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Is this the most misunderstood poem in English literature?
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The moth effect
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The dingo has come, finally
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The ghost gum
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Gluttons for punishment
#55—Why we remember the good things about family holidays, despite the trifles.
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Secrets
#54—We all enjoy a little mystery.
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The moth effect
#53—A journey lasting thousands of years nears its end. A short story in three vignettes.
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Reflections on sound, in adagio
#52—Five thoughts about the things we hear and don't hear.
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The ghost gum
#51—The characters may be fictional, but the possibilities are real.
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An Unwieldy Narrative
#50—Does free speech need to be tamed or set free?
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The Claude Glass
#49—Wordsworth, fast fads and a reflection on reflections.
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Short Stories
#48—On finding inspiration by reading the signs, quite literally.
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Part 3: How to change the world
#47—Prejudice, power and the common thread that binds us.
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Mind Flexing
Mind Flexing
Thought expeditions to contemplate and inspire. Share your thoughts in the comments. Follow on Notes for Etymology Monday. Free, always.
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