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Dystopian Futures in Octavia Butler’s Earthseed Trilogy
When it comes to dystopian fiction, Octavia Butler’s Earthseed trilogy holds a special place in my heart. Comprising Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Talents, and the posthumously published Parable of the Trickster, this series is a striking exploration of a future that feels both too real and unsettlingly different. Picture a world not…
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August is Happiness Happens Month
I think it’s safe to say that we all could use a little more happiness. I think it’s also safe to say that many folks are not entirely sure just how to go about it. We’re all working more than ever, prices are rising, weather is more extreme. Is there an actual roadmap to happiness?…
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Remaking Memories
I hadn’t seen the video of my wedding in nearly 30 years. A friend recorded a VHS tape of my wedding as a gift. Then time moved on, video formats changed, my old DVD player died and, well, the video got shoved onto a shelf and forgotten. And then Russell Library created a Digital Conversion…
The Library Vault
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