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crow wondering
the crow family, animal stories, how we see ourselves in nature
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orange, not red
the colour followed the fruit, and the fruit travelled everywhere
Jan 7
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heed the call
bang the drum and meet adventure
Dec 31, 2025
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good cheer
wishing you all a festive season however you celebrate!
Dec 23, 2025
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midwinter stories
a song about mishap and the uncertainty of mistletoe
Dec 17, 2025
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Rapturous
Nov 4, 2025
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Comfort Films
Nov 27, 2024
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honoured
Jul 8, 2025
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Eclipses
Sep 17, 2024
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on the bat's back
when the gale gusts I ponder strange stirrings in past art movements
Dec 9, 2025
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icon appeal
a slice of history about how art serves as illumination and transcendent connection
Nov 26, 2025
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that's no moon...
thanks for the write-ups, it's not a moon, and our skies are cluttered
Nov 19, 2025
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new visions
A head cold, a future trip to Sweden, and a new Judge Anderson comic...
Nov 11, 2025
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Rapturous
I won the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction for my story 'Raptor'
Nov 4, 2025
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spooky parades
our sun is making faces at us and it's the season for fabulous parades
Oct 28, 2025
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Libraries
Our lives are enriched by their presence and their facilities
Oct 21, 2025
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10 Things I learned from Video Games
Life lessons come from all experiences - a repeat of an old favourite
Oct 14, 2025
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Three Fears
A republished newsletter from February 2023
Oct 7, 2025
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