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That Was The Week That Was: Week Ten

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In which Emma retrospectitates over the last of spring break and starting the last part of the spring semester. Continue reading »

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Koopa Troopin’

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In which Emma develops a metaphor out of the original Super Mario Brothers game. Continue reading »

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A Restropective on “A Retrospect”

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In which Emma talks about writing and money and Pound and music and rants and raves a little bit, too, of course. Continue reading »

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On the twelth day of blogging …

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In which Emma returns from the abyss with some tips and tricks of the trade. Continue reading »