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That Was The Week That Was: Week Twenty One

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In which Emma talks a little about how awesome tightrope walking is and then posts her photos for the week. 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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Here Comes the Fear Again, Oh-Oh-Woah

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In which Emma discusses The Fear and how to face it. Also, how awesome Jarvis Cocker is, was, and ever will be. Continue reading »

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“Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, / the flying cloud, the frosty light; / the year is dying in the night; / ring out, wild bells, and let him die.”

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In which Emma lays down a very unusual New Year’s message. Continue reading »

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The Siege in the Room, Report for Day Two: Double, double, toil and trouble.

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I’m knee-deep in research right now — almost literally. I’m working with at least three notebooks open at once, and my laptop open, multiple windows aimed at some really fantastic databases. I discovered, with much joy, that the Cornell University Library has an extensive collection of materials on witchcraft, and I’m busily attempting to come … Continue reading »

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Rapidly Reproducing Books

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At this point in my packing, I can only assume one thing: books are, somehow, in some way, genetically related to rabbits.  Or, at least, my books are.  This much is clear.  What else can explain the fact that I have filled fifteen boxes to the very brim with books, and still there are more … Continue reading »