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Magpie Monday
Some shiny things that caught my eye last week: ♦ Dreaming of Paris. The trip to Paris was absolutely wonderful, thanks to the fine planning of my colleagues Molly and Patrick and to a terrific group of students—so wonderful, in … Continue reading
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Magpie Monday
“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.” ~Nathaniel Hawthorne Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ All Hallow’s Read. … Continue reading
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