Author: Celestial Magpie

I am a world traveler from the corn fields. I bring rural sensibilities to urban settings, and use my steady Midwestern upbringing to keep an even keel when finding new vistas. I am a jack of all trades - a D&D bard true to form (lots of skill points spread over a variety of abilities). I'd add I'm a master of none, except I have a Master's degree in International Relations, so I guess I master/mistress in warfare and political debate.
Written by Celestial Magpie

Drop in the Bucket

I have a goal in mind, a goal that has been brewing for several years now. Goals simmer in my brain for long stretches of time, and then I just do them. Whale sharks. When I was a child, I would read all the shark books at the library. Our county library had a great […]

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A Few Hours in Atlanta

I’ve been in Atlanta the past weekend, attending the A-Town Throwdown Stage Combat workshop. There, I learned to crack a bullwhip, throw a knife, and renewed my proficiencies in knife and single sword combat (neither a recommended pass, to my great, irksome chagrin. Turns out I still have a bruise-able ego.). As the vast majority […]

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Las Vegas: Circus of the Sun

Alright, it’s been awhile, so here’s a bit about a place I’ve been: Las Vegas I’ve been going to Las Vegas since I was a kid. I was a child when Vegas was going through its “No, really! We’re great for families!” phase. White tigers, pirate fights, Nile river boat rides, all good times for […]

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When the World is Too Far Away

I’m hemmed in the Midwest with snow and work. Now that China is done for the time being, and Paris is back across the ocean, and half my family is scattered to the corners of the country like so much chaff, I have to settle down and make enough money to pay for my student […]

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Mussels at Montmatre, Macaroons at Midnight

Winding up Paris, I went to Montmatre. An elevated section of Paris, Montmatre’s largest monument is Sacre-Cœur Cathedral. I think it manages the feat of being imposing no matter the weather or background. Boring gray skies or bright fluffy clouds, the cathedral on a hill always looks solemn and secure. The interior holds a glorious […]