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A Rail Journey Across The U.S.

When I got to Seattle, I really did feel a sense of accomplishment. I had made it to the opposite coast, crossed three time zones and I got there without stepping aboard a plane or even exceeding 79 mph at a time.
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Notorious Flower Thief Spotted?

Regrettable Vanity Plates: 'NO-TAGS,' Meet 'SAUCED'

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Michael Kaiser and the Role of Critics -- Nature Versus Nurture?

Isn't it true that great art reflects the ideals and inspirations of people today? What's wrong with a knee-jerk reaction to art? What's wrong with popularity?
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Animal Homelessness Is a Community Challenge

November 6-12 is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. It's a great time to get to know your local animal shelter and show them that you're ready to become part of the solution.
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Kafka and the Doll: The Pervasiveness of Loss

Franz Kafka, the story goes, encountered a little girl in the park where he went walking daily. She was crying. She had lost her doll and was desolate.
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