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Jan 18, 2024 • 
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kavanot (intentions) at the turning of a year
For Calling the Spirit Back from Wandering the Earth in Its Human Feet
Dec 31, 2023 • 
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a few notes on art and the transcendent
just because.
Dec 28, 2023 • 
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Hanukkah love, December love, Hello
And A Bissel Regrounding in What Matters
Dec 12, 2023 • 
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Random Cool Stuff Day
Just Because Who Doesn't Like Cool Stuff
Dec 11, 2023 • 
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