Maria Smith
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“I would rather function at full capacity than dumb myself down for a man. The right man will function at full capacity with me.”
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“That book taught me that by reading, I could live more intensely. It could give me back the sight I had lost. For that reason alone, a book that didn't matter to anyone changed my life.”
― The Shadow of the Wind
― The Shadow of the Wind
“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
“The same people that outlawed the practice of Native American Medicine (without a colonizer centric degree), outlawed the traditional practice of healing those that are hurt/ill without expecting anything in return. Free healthcare. The basis of community.”
― San Mateo: Proof of The Divine
― San Mateo: Proof of The Divine
“It's enough for me to be sure that you and I exist at this moment.”
― One Hundred Years of Solitude
― One Hundred Years of Solitude
A new mystery genre....Gothic tales of dark old houses...
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While doing some research for a review of a digital recording of a PBS production in the 2000-2001 season...The Wyvern Mystery by Sheridan LeFanu..., ...more
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Calling all book nerds! This fun group is for you! What We Do: ・ Book Discussions (Children's Lit, MG Lit, YA Lit, Adult Lit, Classics) ・ Movie & TV ...more
Paranormal Romance RP
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Make your own character/house, spend time in the city, meet other players, do magic. Maybe even fall in love (:
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