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Just One Word September BPC - 20 - Cheap: beloved vintage editions of Lord of the Rings, found at thrift stores and paperbackswap. 

Zelda Breath of the Wild Wood NES Cartridge made by Pigminted

Tristram and Iseult by Henry Ospovat

my guinea pigs’ vet just posted this and it is extremely Important

I sometimes have this unsettling feeling that I’m actually an old woman remembering my life. That maybe I’m unconscious or senile somewhere and just thinking about the life that I had. 

50 book asks

the adventures of huckleberry finn: do you think kids or their parents are responsible for their beliefs?

the alchemist: what are your current plans for the future? will you be upset if they don't work out?

alice's adventures in wonderland: how do you react to absurd situations?

and then there were none: do you think murderers deserve to die?

artemis fowl: how much do you depend on technology?

beowulf: is it always worthwhile to hear both sides of an argument?

the canterbury tales: if someone is hypocritical, do you point it out?

cat's cradle: do you think it's better to believe a lie than to live with an unpleasant truth?

charlotte's web: what's your favorite art form?

coraline: if you could change your family, what would you change?

the crucible: how heavily do you depend on others when forming opinions?

fahrenheit 451: do you think there's any knowledge that should be kept secret?

the fault in our stars: if you could have one conversation before you died, who would you talk to and what would you say?

flowers for algernon: how much potential do you think you have?

frankenstein: is it wise for humans to attempt to create life?

the giver: talk about a favorite memory

the great gatsby: what would you sacrifice for money?

harry potter: if you could bring someone back from the dead, would you? if so, who would it be?

the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy: what do you think is the meaning of life?

the hobbit: do you think the average person has the potential to be a hero?

holes: if someone poor stole from someone rich, who would you sympathize with?

howl's moving castle: how quickly do you form opinions about other people?

the hunger games: would you kill someone if they planned to kill you?

identical: how clear is your perception of reality?

the importance of being earnest: are you flattered or annoyed by gentlemanly behavior?

inferno: do you think you belong in hell? why or why not?

jonathan livingston seagull: is perfection a good goal?

the joy luck club: describe your family

jurassic park: do you think it's wrong to use animals as attractions and accessories?

the kite runner: if you could, what social issue would you spread awareness about?

les misérables: do you think people should revolt if the government is corrupt?

life of pi: if you were stranded, would you be able to take care of yourself?

the lightning thief: what would you be the god/goddess of?

the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe: if you could start a new life in a new world, would you?

lord of the flies: what motivates you best?

lord of the rings: is it important to work for the greater good of the world?

of mice and men: would you kill your closest friend to save them from a worse fate?

the perks of being a wallflower: does listening to other people's problems help you or weigh you down?

the phantom of the opera: how much do you judge others on physical appearance?

pride and prejudice: are you romantic?

the princess bride: what's your best feature?

a raisin in the sun: what is your most important possession?

romeo and juliet: have you ever done anything ridiculous for love? what?

stargirl: do you value uniqueness?

the taming of the shrew: would you be willing to be in a relationship with someone who is very dominant?

the tell-tale heart: is there anything you feel guilty about right now? what?

to kill a mockingbird: do you believe something has value simply because it's beautiful?

twilight: how consistent are your feelings about people close to you?

watership down: do you think your right to life is any greater than an animal's?

the westing game: if you died now, what would you want to happen to your possessions?

40 Tiny Tasks for a Richer Reading Life

What you need to know about DACA, right now.

On September 5th, 2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, on behalf of the Trump Administration, announced an end to the DACA Program.

1. Your DACA is valid until its expiration date.

2. No New DACA applications will be accepted.

3. DACA Issuance’s and work permits expiring between now and March 5, 2018 must be submitted for renewal by October 5th, 2017.

4. Advance parole to travel abroad is no longer available.

5. We are united in this fight.

You are not alone. We mobilized, organized, and marched five years ago for DACA, and we will continue to do everything in our power to protect immigrant youth and their families across the country. Visit weareheretostay.com for resources to help you and your loved ones take care of themselves in this difficult time as well as information on what you can do to take action now.

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