[ACHING FOR THE MED - A THREAD]
The Mediterranean has been sung by many, mostly by those originating from it. The songs usually depict a melancholic yearning for the rugged and beautiful scenery of Med. Why? Well, a lot of Med people emigrated to more "prosperous" areas.
“The luminous and shocking beauty of the everyday is something I try to remain alert to, if only as an antidote to the chronic cynicism and disenchantment that seems to surround everything, these days.”
— Nick Cave
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“Lightly, child, lightly. You’ve got to learn to do everything lightly. Think lightly, act lightly, feel lightly.”
— Aldous Huxley
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“We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
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Some football clubs are more than just teams—they're symbols of defiance. Hajduk Split is one such club. Their history is a story of standing up to fascists, Nazis, and even communists. Here’s how football became a fight for freedom. 🧵
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