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Poll #1491592
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Have you read this book?

If Yes, how do you rate this book?

If No, do you intend to read this book?

*2 years ago: Protector of the Small*

Poll #1491236 The Book of Ruth
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If Yes, how do you rate this book?

If No, do you intend to read this book?

The Book of Ruth on Wikipedia (Beware, probable plot spoilers)

*2 years ago…Homecoming*

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"Beannachd nan siubhal 's nan imeachd. 'S e an-diugh Dihaoine, cha chluinn iad sinn."

Included in the arsenal of weapons to use to ward off those of Faerie origin, the human wit is one of the most two edged. Time and time again, we are told about those who get themselves into trouble with speaking out of turn. But equally often, we hear that this one or that managed to turn the will of one of the Fair Folk with a quick and ready wit. The trick is to counter each argument made with one of irrefutable truth. And to get the last word.

Another thing of interest, in Celtic lore, it is held that the people of Faerie dress in green. The word used is "glas", which is a difficult word to translate. It does mean green, but it also means grey and glassy and otherworldly.

( One night a woman sat awake over the cradle of her sick child. )

So, what colour is glas? The colour of the dress of a woman of Faerie, of course!

So in an attempt to clear my mood lately one of the things I have been doing, apparently, is steeping myself in nostalgia. I found old game logs on my harddrive from October 2002. BTW, slyfoxesq, look out if I ever need to blackmail you in a mutually assured destruction scenario, I'm sure you can guess who they're of. Also found some from my old first online game... I cringe at how bad my writing was back then, but I was on par for course with everyone else, so I guess it's alright. Still makes me want to remake those characters just to prove I CAN write, now.

Also, I've been looking for my In Nomine books. I have found every. single. book. except Night Music, which is the one I NEED.

...speaking of...

If anyone would be willing to copy over Thomas's stats from that book for me, I would be eternally grateful. I have seriously found all of my books but that one and Revelations III. I own every book printed (aside from more than one edition of the core rules), but I just- I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE IT IS.

THERE was, once upon a time, a man and his wife fagot-makers by trade, who had several children, all boys. The eldest was but ten years old, and the youngest only seven.

They were very poor, and their seven children incommoded them greatly, because not one of them was able to earn his bread. That which gave them yet more uneasiness was that the youngest was of a very puny constitution, and scarce ever spoke a word, which made them take that for stupidity which was a sign of good sense. He was very little, and when born no bigger than one's thumb, which made him be called Little Thumb.

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Poll #1490733
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If No, do you intend to read this book?

*2 years ago: Something Wicked This Way Comes*

Poll #1490412 Postcards
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Postcards on Wikipedia

*2 years ago…Anthony Hopkins*

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We're so delighted with the immense talent of our growing, global lj_photophile community that we've decided to introduce a poll. Each week, we'll choose a half-dozen photos (based on user comments and staff feedback) and ask you to select a photo of the week. The winning photo will be announced in the next newsletter. If possible, please limit photo size to 350x350 to ensure that images display properly on friends pages. We want to thank you again (and again!) for sharing your passion.

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Thanks for joining us. To our American friends, have a fantastic Thanksgiving. To all of our international neighbors, we'll eat a little extra for you!

Poll #1489981 If Morning Ever Comes
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If No, do you intend to read this book?

If Morning Ever Comes on Wikipedia (Beware, probable plot spoilers)

*2 years ago…House: The Only Way Out Is In*

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There are numbers in folklore and mythology that are acknowledged as significant, and even when they don't seem to hold any particular symbolism, still seem to come up a lot. 3, 7, and 12 come to mind readily. And of course there are so many variations of counting rhymes (see icon!) in which different numbers mean different things.

A lot of the time, the numbers are solidly fixed in the tradition of a particular story. Three brothers is a pretty common thing to find in a fairy tale. The 12 Dancing Princesses are (almost) always 12. On the other hand, there are stories like The Wild Swans, and in versions of that there are 3, 6, 7, 11, or 12 brothers.

What are some of the commonly accepted meanings of numbers in stories?

What numbers stand out in your favorite stories?

Are there any numbers that are specifically meaningful to you -- lucky numbers or numbers that remind you of something?

MY XBOX HAS ARRRIIIIIVVVEEEEDDD

Just going to see if it turns on properly, then off to the gym. Then shower and heading over to best buy to pick up Dragon Age for it.

I'm about to be the biggest pain in the bum ever, but I really need to find traditional stories from the following countries:

Algeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Honduras, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Thanks!

Barbara Cartland on wikipedia

Poll #1489490
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Have you read a book by this author?

If Yes, how do you rate this author?

Which books are your favourite by this author?

If No, do you intend to read a book by this author?

*2 years ago: Naked in Death*

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