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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 14 Oct 2007 : 04:30:27
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This campaign I'm going to also set in Berdusk in the 1360's but this group would be a second set of Harpers or Harper allies that are more concerned with matters that involve Faerun, the planes, or Realmspace.
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Edited by - Kuje on 14 Oct 2007 06:09:02
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Asgetrion
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 14 Oct 2007 : 23:27:56
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| Hmmm... I thought about running a Harper campaign, too, that'd also begin in Berdusk! Actually, the PCs would be children of Harper agents and allies, gathered together in the Black Barrel Inn by a Song Dragon (an ally or a member of the Harpers, too) who had plans to use them as her own personal adventuring party. None of the PCs would be aware of their "heritage" or the nature of their parents -- some would even be raised by their relatives (e.g. uncles and aunts) or even by non-related Harper allies (their real parents would keep an eye on them, though). Another idea was to keep everything else as written, but instead use the village of the Drawn Swords as every PC's birthplace -- that way they'd know (and trust) each other to some extent. I am a bit divided which way I'm gonna go with this (i.e. whether they all know each other or come from "all around the Realms"). In any case their parents know each other and were the dragon's allies or agents at one point of time. |
"What am I doing today? Ask me tomorrow - I can be sure of giving you the right answer then."
-- Askarran of Selgaunt, Master Sage, speaking to a curious merchant, Year of the Helm |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 15 Oct 2007 : 00:22:05
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Originally posted by Asgetrion
Hmmm... I thought about running a Harper campaign, too, that'd also begin in Berdusk! Actually, the PCs would be children of Harper agents and allies, gathered together in the Black Barrel Inn by a Song Dragon (an ally or a member of the Harpers, too) who had plans to use them as her own personal adventuring party. None of the PCs would be aware of their "heritage" or the nature of their parents -- some would even be raised by their relatives (e.g. uncles and aunts) or even by non-related Harper allies (their real parents would keep an eye on them, though). Another idea was to keep everything else as written, but instead use the village of the Drawn Swords as every PC's birthplace -- that way they'd know (and trust) each other to some extent. I am a bit divided which way I'm gonna go with this (i.e. whether they all know each other or come from "all around the Realms"). In any case their parents know each other and were the dragon's allies or agents at one point of time.
Interesting. :)
However, I'm afraid that your post is going to get lost once I start filling this with actual campaign material. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 22 Oct 2007 : 05:48:39
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I'm hoping to finish up Rino's info morrow or the day after and hopefully Sage could at least supply me with a name and a summary of his chars physical desc so I could get the second group started.
I know Kes is still working on her background and Sage is working, hopefully, peers at Sage, on his character. As I've said before, if you need more time, just give me enough to get the game started and then take your time doing mechanics and or background. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Edited by - Kuje on 22 Oct 2007 06:00:13 |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 22 Oct 2007 : 09:37:30
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Originally posted by Kuje
...Sage is working, hopefully, peers at Sage, on his character.
You'll have the name and a brief physical description later this evening [my time]. 
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 22 Oct 2007 : 14:36:06
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| As Kuje already knows, I really just need to get my character's mechanical side set. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 22 Oct 2007 : 15:07:03
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There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 22 Oct 2007 : 15:46:58
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Kuje
...Sage is working, hopefully, peers at Sage, on his character.
You'll have the name and a brief physical description later this evening [my time].
YAY. :) Grin, okies.
And no problem Rino.
Grins at Kaje |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Aravine
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 22 Oct 2007 : 16:08:22
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| I was up all night, so Kaje looked like Kuje. at first I thought you were grinning at yourself Kuje. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 22 Oct 2007 : 16:24:32
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Originally posted by aravine
I was up all night, so Kaje looked like Kuje. at first I thought you were grinning at yourself Kuje.
Grin, well, hey, sometimes it's amusing to grin at yourself. *Looks around at the people staring.* "What? I'm not insane, really!" |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 24 Oct 2007 : 16:56:46
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Just a note to say I sent, finally, your first post.
Carry on with what you are doing and there's no rush to reply, I'll not send your next group update, except if you all reply with private replies, until Friday.
Edit: Aravine, I need an active email account for you. The one I have on file says you don't exist. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Edited by - Kuje on 24 Oct 2007 16:59:34 |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 24 Oct 2007 : 19:47:37
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Thanks for the heads-up. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Matthus
Senior Scribe
Germany
393 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2007 : 00:40:41
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(by Ozzalum in the first group, but maybe essential for us also : )
Would it be possible for everyone to provide a detailed physical description of their character? I know it kind of ruins the narrative to put a long "information dump" type description in your responses, but maybe we can get around that by providing them here?
So starting with:
Thormir Bloodstone:
Male Gold dwarf
Height: 4' 1''
The dwarf has curly blond hair and a thick beard, which is plaited and well kept. The eyes sparkle green and dark and the skin has a brown tinge, even if its obvious that Thormir spends more time under the mountains than in the sun. His boots and trousers are black and he wears a white shirt under a mithril breastplate. A warhammer and a handaxe are riding on his belt, a crossbow is slung over a not to bulky backpack.
The most undwarven feature becomes evident every time someone talks to this dwarf. He shows nothing of the expected sullenness and stubbornness of his race. Thormir has a open mind is quick witted and friendly, almost charming. In his hands he is holding a little drum and often he is singing with a deep and melodious voice. He likes to share stories with other adventurers and seems to know a lot of the bards in Berdusk.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2007 : 01:58:45
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Sure thing.
Raunielle Caunter
Female Human
Height: 5'7"
Light skin
Dark brown hair
Light brown eyes
Personality: Rather quiet and bookish, but kindly and a lover of all things girlish. The type who will take a stand, but in a more quiet fashion than your typical adventurer.
She'll be wearing a magical robe that looks more like a dress: it's a crimson dress with puffed shoulders and gold trim, and finished with a laced-up corset. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2007 : 03:53:54
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Sorry everyone it's been a crazy week, and an even crazier weekend, but here is mine.
Tanalia stands 5’3” tall and weighs 125 lbs, with short windblown brown hair, golden brown eyes, and tawny sun browned skin. She wears a dark blue cloak over finely made chain mail, a silver medallion, depicting a left hand with the palm facing out on a purple background, hangs from a heavy silver chain around her neck, soft looking grey boots, and a pair of purple gauntlets with the same symbol as her medallion. Over her right shoulder, the purple leather wrapped hilt along with the sapphire studded mithril and cold iron swirled pommel and quillions of a great sword can be seen. Over her left shoulder is slung the strap of a knapsack, and along her left thigh a quiver is strapped. She also wears two daggers and three belt pouches, one slightly larger than the others, on a dark purple belt. |
Ack! I seem to have too much blood in my coffee stream!
When did 'common sense' cease to be common? |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2007 : 13:27:03
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Sorry everyone, but with IFK Göteborg (Gothenburg) being in with a chance of taking their first Premiership title in 11 years my excitment-level have been at a "too twitching with nervous anticipation to get anything done" the whole week. Anyway, just 35 minutes till kick-off, so here's my character's description:
A brown-eyed man of middling height (5' 5") with his hair covered by a keffiyeh stands before, one hand stroking his close-cropped, full beard, the other stuck, thumb-down in the sash keeping his bright red, sleeveless silk robe together over a green woollen shirt and a pair of billowing, ankle-long trousers in a pristine white colour.
From the sash hangs a spell-component pouch, and behind his shoulder what looks like a small genie flits about, making ugly faces at you.
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There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
Terry Pratchett |
Edited by - Kajehase on 28 Oct 2007 13:28:23 |
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Aravine
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 29 Oct 2007 : 16:31:18
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Aravine Telethar
5'10 165
This human has tan skin and is pretty good looking. his force of pesonality is something to marvel at. his quarterstaff is sluon his back when he's not using it, which is rare He is exotic in apperance, as Sorcerers tend to be. He has a sense of humor, yet there seems to be something mysterious about him. |
The brave don't live forever,the cautious don't live at all |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 05:20:06
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Originally posted by The Sage
I'll post the [very] brief details I sent Kuje when I have the time.
Just one character-description left now... |
There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
Terry Pratchett |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 06:07:17
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Aye. I've been so busy with just about everything over the last fortnight -- it hasn't left me much time for Candlekeep unfortunately. 
I'll try and post those brief details later tonight.
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 15:51:10
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Originally posted by The Sage
Aye. I've been so busy with just about everything over the last fortnight -- it hasn't left me much time for Candlekeep unfortunately.
I'll try and post those brief details later tonight.
No worries, I was just giving your chain a friendly yanking. |
There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
Terry Pratchett |
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Aravine
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 15:56:53
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The brave don't live forever,the cautious don't live at all |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 16:16:27
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Originally posted by Aravine
has anyone any Idea where our DM is? no update thus far.
Just as a heads-up--I'm still roleplaying some scenes before the meeting with Liax. My character will be fashionably late. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Aravine
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 16:18:40
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| that might explain some things... |
The brave don't live forever,the cautious don't live at all |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 17:25:14
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Just as a heads-up--I'm still roleplaying some scenes before the meeting with Liax. My character will be fashionably late.
And here I figured she was just taking her time to get dressed - tricky things those corsets (I've been told). |
There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
Terry Pratchett |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 19:57:42
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Originally posted by Kajehase
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Just as a heads-up--I'm still roleplaying some scenes before the meeting with Liax. My character will be fashionably late.
And here I figured she was just taking her time to get dressed - tricky things those corsets (I've been told).
*grins* That too! |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 21:57:16
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| Sorry, I was slacking today because I was concentrating on a personal nonFR project I've been working on for about 2 months. Updates will be sent in the next hr or so. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 02:11:16
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| I've been silent for the past two days, myself, but you should get a reply from me tonight. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 02:13:13
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
I've been silent for the past two days, myself, but you should get a reply from me tonight.
Okies, no worries. I was, however, wondering if there was a email that I missed since it got eaten, but I guess that answers that. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 02:18:44
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
I've been silent for the past two days, myself, but you should get a reply from me tonight.
Okies, no worries. I was, however, wondering if there was a email that I missed since it got eaten, but I guess that answers that. :)
Yeah, Friday night I was super tired (wound up falling asleep earlier than intended), and last night I was out rather late. But yes, I'll shoot you an email tonight, and if for some reason that's not possible, then tomorrow night. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 02:47:45
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Yeah, Friday night I was super tired (wound up falling asleep earlier than intended), and last night I was out rather late. But yes, I'll shoot you an email tonight, and if for some reason that's not possible, then tomorrow night.
Indeed, as I said, no worries. I tend to take the wkends off anyhow. :) So, okies. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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