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what an incredible read. it inspired me to look up the origins of the street i live in, something i had never 'wondered' about before. i ended up digging deep, down to the word origin of my town and finding quite a few exploring ideas for my next day off! how wonderful it is to be curious.

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That is awesome to hear!

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Loved this one!

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Love this article 👏🏻

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Such a generative idea - "...the possibility of discovering 'a new road or a secret gate' that leads you not out of the world, but back into it in a deeper way altogether." Thinking of how this idea closely connects to exploring art and writing poetry. Thank you for this post!

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The Lord of the Rings casts a long shadow over Wellington, New Zealand and memories of the heady days when it premiered in its director's hometown are fading as the city faces challenges. But one part of it still gives off Mordor vibes:

https://musingmore.substack.com/p/more-musings-capital-city-blues-and

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