Mandaris

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Finished reading: Penric’s Fox: A Fantasy Novella in the World of the Five Gods (Penric & Desdemona) by Lois McMaster Bujold 📚

I’m going through these like candy! https://micro.blog/books/9781538505014

I’m still not ok with this.

Crucial Track for May 10, 2026: "Dentist!" by Steve Martin, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold & Tisha Campbell

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Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite Broadway songs.

Overall, a productive member of society. Should he have been eaten by a plant? I'm going to say yes.

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I want to write more. I feel that in order to do that I need to schedule more time for it to happen.

Fabulous Friday Folks!

Crucial Track for May 6, 2026: "I Lied to You" by Miles Caton

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Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite blues songs.

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Finished reading: Penric and the Shaman by Lois McMaster Bujold 📚

The story has magic, but it’s not about the magic. It’s about friends that we make along the way. This one is about grief, guilt, and what our legacy in life is. https://micro.blog/books/9781441749192

Finished reading: Penric’s Demon: A Fantasy Novella in the World of the Five Gods (Curse of Chalion Series) by Lois McMaster Bujold 📚

This one was nice and short. I finished this one and completed the second one in the series in the very same day. https://micro.blog/books/9781504675277

Finished reading: The Midnight Bargain by C. L. Polk 📚

I read this on recommendation of an Incomparable episode. The whole time, I was thinking about how a parent could treat their daughters in this manner. The saddest part is that this is probably the most realistic part of it. https://micro.blog/books/9781645660071

Crucial Track for May 8, 2026: "Corn Puddin'" by Cecily Strong & The Cast of Schmigadoon!

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Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite musical performances from a movie.

A fun little number. The broadway show is doing great. I hope that the TV show back as well.

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Crucial Track for May 7, 2026: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite soul oldies. #CrucialTracks

Honestly, at what point does this become defined as an "oldie".

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