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Magpie Monday

Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ The Horns of Elfland. Does anyone else remember and love “Downtown” by Petula Clark as much as I do? Well, you’re in for a treat because, even if you … Continue reading

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Video Friday

Today’s Video Friday is a blast from the past (well, not that far into the past): Statuesque, written and directed by Neil Gaiman in 2009. The short, wordless film features Bill Nighy, who daily observes a group of living statues. One … Continue reading

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Magpie Monday

Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ In honor of recent college graduations everywhere (and Cameron, Daniel, and Amanda’s specifically), I direct you to BookRiot’s Commencement Speech Real Talk. I wish I’d heard (or really listened … Continue reading

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Magpie Monday

Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ Sutured Infection, a tumblr that appeals to the grisly in me, posted a lovely (non-grisly) image of Alfred Hitchcock in the Thames I’d never seen before (not that I’d … Continue reading

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Magpie Monday

Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ This week’s book news: Steve Almond at Salon.com posted an interesting article about how independent bookstores are battling Amazon by becoming publishers. I’m a big fan of small presses, … Continue reading

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