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I'm F.I.N.E.*

50 Day 4,827, 18:12 Published in USA USA Social interactions and entertainment Social interactions and entertainment

*There are multiple variations on the meaning of this acronym. The one I have in mind is taken from Canadian novelist Louise Penny, but numerous others will do. Look it up, and choose your own.

Last weekend, my attention was called to an article

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Thoughts on Dreams and War

16 Day 3,806, 00:36 Published in USA USA Political debates and analysis Political debates and analysis






For as long as I can remember, there has been a tension in eRepublik between those who focus on role-play, and those who eschew … read more »

Happy Valentine's Day

13 Day 3,739, 22:19 Published in USA USA Social interactions and entertainment Social interactions and entertainment




It was Valentine’s Day, and in every eLand
Plato wanted to see us all say “Ain’t love grand!”
Mitte started in Belgium with a cute eCard,
Hoping passing it on would not be very … read more »

Brighten the Corner Where You Are

12 Day 3,735, 12:58 Published in USA USA Social interactions and entertainment Social interactions and entertainment




Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do,
Do not wait to shed your light afar,
To the many duties ever near you now be true,
Brighten the corner where you are.

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Open letter to Rosa

31 Day 3,711, 20:23 Published in USA USA Social interactions and entertainment Social interactions and entertainment



Dear Rosa,

As your comment on my most recent article was too long to address properly in the comment section, let me attempt to do so here. I quote your post in its entirety in … read more »