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  • Originator – Part 3

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    The two of them take their seats across from one another on the open-air patio of an up-scale restaurant in the suburbs. Santi had insisted on the treat. Paolo had wanted to refuse, once again feeling like a charity case. Then again, after his conversation with Jake, Paolo was unsure when he didn’t feel that…

  • Vivekananda – Part 1

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    Welcome to the fantastical tale of Swami Vivekananda! I don’t mean that as a joke or to sound flippant. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned about Vivekananda, it’s that all of the biographies about him make him out to be akin to a God. Which isn’t an accident. It’s done very purposefully. Before I…

  • Fighter – Part 3

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    The truck cabin is silent, save for the engine and road noises as the two boys head off into the night. Charlie leans his head against the passenger window, watching as subdivisions pop in and out of existence between the trees. A few bear faded vinyl signs on their fences, flapping in the wind, promoting…

  • Project Update – May 2024

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    Is it the start of June already? Things felt like they really flew by this month! So, let’s just jump into all of it, shall we? Far North Greenhouse Museum/Nosia Archives Exploring Spirit Streaming/Vibe Checks That’s it for the month! Now I’m going to go spend some time in the garden. If you’re not following…

  • Vibe Check Updates – May 2024

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    While we wait for more cozy games to release, let’s check in with some of the titles we’ve either covered or are anticipating covering. In this article we take a look at #Palia and the layoffs happening at their developer S6. Then discuss the delay to RainyGames’ SunnySide. Lastly, a bit of hype for the…

  • Connector – Part 3

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    Neither had wanted to go home, but neither wanted to be alone. Which is how Jake and Paolo found themselves sitting in the dark of the greenhouse lobby, staring out at the empty parking lot and quiet main road beyond it. They had plenty to discuss. A wealth of details and plans to go over…

  • FL Senate 2024 – SB Updates

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    The regular session is finally over, having finished March 8th. It was a bizarre session. Before I get into the recap of the bills I was watching, we have some things to discuss. First, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s husband passed away suddenly in April. While we may not see eye-to-eye on political issues, we can…

  • Project Update – April 2024

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    Happy Beltane! To be honest, despite having done a pre-summer cleaning around our apartment, I had completely forgotten about any celebrations. This is usually the time of year when we begin looking at the hurricane forecast and start wondering just when we’ll see storms pop up. Lets hope we don’t have to bust into our…

  • Rebuilder – Part 2

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    “Hold it right there.” Will commands, folding a scrap piece of cardboard quickly and shimmying it into place. “Ok, perfect. I think we got all the spacers right.” From behind him, Aura’s clear alto voice calls out, “Looks even from here.” “I’ll trust you on that. Hand me the caulk?” Though he knows better, Jake…

  • Christian Science – Part 2

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    TW: child and maternal death, medical negligence We left off on things seemingly looking up for the Church of Christ, Scientist. They were officially chartered, had navigated a mass exodus, were weathering fierce criticism, and had opened the Massachusetts Metaphysical College. With land in hand, they were finally ready to open a permanent church building,…