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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’s what shiny that caught my eye last week: ♦ The Art of Spring and Mythic March. Spring officially hit the calendars last week, but I think many people would consider that idea a bit ludicrous, given how cold it’s … Continue reading →
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Magpie Monday
Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently, for this my fiftieth Magpie Monday post: ♦ This image by Jeremy Dower makes me happy. Based in Melbourne, Dower uses Photoshop to create his digital 2D paintings, and his … Continue reading →
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