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Magpie Monday
Here’s the shiny stuff that caught my eye last week: ♦ In case you didn’t know, Japanese schoolgirls rock. Case in point: a new fad where the young ladies take photos of themselves imitating the Kamehameha, an energy attack seen … Continue reading →
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Magpie Monday
Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ Look at this beautiful little monster! My friend Laura shared this photo on Facebook, and I just fell in love with this baby Amazon Milk Frog (Trachycephalus resinifictrix). I … Continue reading →
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Magpie Monday
Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ The new issue of Goblin Fruit is live. Have a look at some fantastic fantastical poetry. ♦ A truly fascinating article by Pamela Druckerman on why French parents are … Continue reading →
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