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1. Tell us a little about yourself. How did you get into writing? You know, I did start writing a bit when I was in high school, but a very small amount—an occasional short story. I remember I wrote a poem in my sophomore English class, which is not my style at all. The teacher […]

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Architecture

This Indonesian Home Doubles As An Office, With A Rooftop Pool Above

At first glance, Split Mass Residence in Banten, Indonesia, might look like a contemporary family home. Designed by K-Thengono Design Studio, however, the house has another role, the ground floor accommodates office and meeting spaces, while the levels above transition into private living areas and a series of increasingly open recreational spaces.

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History & Heritage

Have We Heard Enough About the Lost Cause?

On his Substack Civil War Memory a couple days ago, my friend Kevin Levin asked “Have We Heard Enough About the Lost Cause?” His post was sparked by an interesting comment from one of his readers who’d suggested that Kevin “was writing too much about the Lost Cause.” Kevin offered an interesting rumination in response, […] The post Have We Heard Enough About the Lost Cause? appeared first on Emerging Civil War.

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4 Books I Absolutely Loved and Still Can’t Stop Thinking About

From the sprawling sci-fi brilliance of Hyperion to the quiet emotional power of A Man Called Ove, here are four unforgettable books I loved and why they stayed with me long after I finished reading. The post 4 Books I Absolutely Loved and Still Can’t Stop Thinking About appeared first on Books of Brilliance.

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