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The Alternative Advent Calender
Days and days of sacred and profane celebrations ahead!
6 hrs ago • 
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Denis's Thanksgiving
Don't ever forget how to make someone happy this Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 26 • 
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Tom and I Sneak Out and Go Exploring
All to find the lost Colony.
Nov 25 • 
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The Uninvited Guest
Professor Quackers forces us to look straight into the eyes of Thanksiving dinner.
Nov 18 • 
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At the Feast
A Saturday trifle: Carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores dig in.
Nov 8 • 
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The Tale of the Sad and Homely Apple Pie
A much needed hug from an imperfect friend.
Nov 5 • 
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My Once-a-Year Date with Jacob
The mystery man who I spend All Saints Day with.
Nov 1 • 
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Life at a Dining Room Table.
The years scratched and dented into it.
Oct 28 • 
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All the News Fit to Read
The argument to be made about why you should support your community newspaper.
Oct 26 • 
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The Gaunlet Years
Run from work. Pick the kids up. Make dinner. Collapse. And the shame of ordering pizza.
Oct 18 • 
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Read Something Dangerous This Week
A Stories special edition on books that some people consider bad for decent society
Oct 9 • 
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