Author Archives: magistrate

A simple exercise

Posted on January 29, 2010 by magistrate

One of the frustrating things about living in Iowa City – a cozy, liberal-for-the-Midwest sort of town – is that I’ll make friends with intelligent people, considerate people, well-spoken, literate people, who nevertheless will pull out phrases like “I don’t believe in … Continue reading →

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Alas, an introduction.

Posted on September 16, 2009 by magistrate

Hello. I’m An. Mandolin reposted an article or two by me in the past, and then incited me to join on as an occasional blogger. Which resulted in me finding the nearest rock and hiding under it for several months. … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Bloggers | 14 Comments