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The Air Was Different Then – Self-Portrait with Hill Beans & The Elemental, Released
Previously On Last time, the Pupils of Susan descended into peril to rescue Ivorge from dangers lurking below. Against considerable odds, and despite the usual mixture of courage, improvisation, and poor decision-making that has become the party’s trademark, they emerged victorious. What should have been a triumphant return, however, proved to be something far more…
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This week we are guided by the Seven of Cups
The Seven of Cups is a card of dreams, possibilities, and choices. It often appears when several paths seem appealing, and you are trying to work out which one is right for you. Some may lead toward something meaningful. Others may look more promising in your imagination than they do in everyday life. This week,…
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Anne Carson on Hemmingway and Stein’s break up
My first thought when she won the Nobel Prize for Literature was about that essay she wrote on the female voice — which I think is still THE master class on how to use Greek Mythology in modern writing. At one point she flashes to Hemmingway’s overheard conversation while waiting and drinking for Stein. A…
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W.B. Yeats & The Raconteur Recantour Recantation Paradox
Campaign 3 Session 3 Arcana Unleashed: Red Wizard Gambit Mote Makes Right & The Depths of Despair The legend of the Pupils of Susan continues to grow across Rashemen, though whether that legend is one of heroism, reckless opportunism, or extremely expensive magical shopping remains a matter of heated academic debate. Their latest exploit began…
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Living on a Prayer — Run, Sleep, Fight, Repeat
Red Wizard Gambit: The Fall of the Standing Stones & Flight to the Earth Motes What began as a desperate attempt to unravel the schemes of the Red Wizards of Thay quickly spiraled into a nightmare. Outmatched and surrounded by a deadly coalition of enemies, our heroes found themselves fleeing from a relentless Red Wizard…
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September Vocabulary
Word Definition adamantine Unyielding; inflexibly firm. anadem A wreath or garland for the head. antipelargy Love children return to parents; mutual kindness. antithesis The direct opposite; a contrast between two things. arete Virtue or excellence; realizing one’s potential. auspicate To begin an undertaking, especially with a lucky ceremony. bellwether An indicator of future trends. bombaster…
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