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15
Nov
December Leaping Fool Submissions are Open!

December Leaping Fool Submissions are Open!

Join us on December 15th for another installment of “The Leaping Fool” winter writer’s series at Orcas Island Winery.
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14
Nov
A Brief and Ancient History

A Brief and Ancient History

So there you go, a 2000-year-old account relayed by a 250-year-old book. And so we have a glimpse of the people that may have, in another time, stood a large stone on-end to mark a spot on the island next door.
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14
Nov
Invasive Species

Invasive Species

It saw me immediately, lifted its head and plaintively groaned.
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12
Nov
A Cat Named Bitey

A Cat Named Bitey

He was a free agent and I took notice, never having met a cat that called its own shots.
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12
Nov
See How Nicely Everything Works Out? 🍯

See How Nicely Everything Works Out? 🍯

“Hope you have a lovely winter, do come by for tea when you’re settled in.”
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09
Nov
11/11/22 Leaping Fool Lit Night Line-up

11/11/22 Leaping Fool Lit Night Line-up

“The Leaping Fool” lit night, this Friday, 11/11/22, 5:30pm (opening) 6:30pm–8:30pm (reading) at the
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08
Nov
Dating Gems—Calling Dibs on the First Kiss

Dating Gems—Calling Dibs on the First Kiss

I get to initiate it with playful flirtation and, of course, verbal consent… which is, honestly, pretty hot.
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06
Nov
Feeling Unsteady

Feeling Unsteady

Culture shock has set in.
4 min read
02
Nov
A Landing

A Landing

Do Fiats come equipped with wormholes to other dimensions?
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01
Nov
A Catapult

A Catapult

All is utterly desolate and quiet, empty for hundreds of miles, though out there in that nothingness there seems to be the spirit of everything else that exists.
4 min read