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Magpie Monday
“All things on earth point home in old October; sailers to sea, travellers to walls and fences, hunters to field and hollow and the long voice of hounds, the lover to the love he has forsaken.” ~Thomas Wolfe Here are … Continue reading
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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: ♦ It’s National Poetry Month, people! The Academy of American Poets created National Poetry Month in 1996. Check out their site for more information on events in honor of poetry. … Continue reading
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