I feel pretty lonely today.

nprmusic:

Duke Ellington was distraught over the 1967 death of Billy Strayhorn, his songwriting and arranging partner of 28 years. But Ellington took Strayhorn’s passing as an impetus, born of necessity, to increase his own productivity. Here are five highlights from his twilight.

Photo: Central Press/Getty Images

Life is so confusing and disappointing. I ought to be used to that by now.

npr:

life:

Teen mom, 1971 edition.

Photos from a 1971 LIFE magazine story on teen pregnancy, “Help for High School Mothers,” chronicling the lives of teen moms and moms-to-be.

(Ralph Crane—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)

Excellent photo essay on teen moms from 1971. Life revives these amid news that teen pregnancies are on the decline.  — heidi

poorchrysalis:

i hate when ur out of the loop and miss everything important. what do u mean they hooked up. what do u mean u have a boyfriend. what do u mean someone shot archduke ferdinand

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boxofminhtz:

FYEAH

IT’S ON MY BIRTHDAY
I WISH I COULD GO OMG

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wartortles:

*holding phone in hand* where the fuck is my phone

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thatdrumcorpsguy:

Selfie xD

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blackyjunkgallery:

moar color !

Finding a friend who feels the same way you do about things, experiences emotion the same way you do, and understands how you feel and what you’re going through <3 

It’s SO NICE to know that someone really gets me.