Category Archives: Literature

Parsnips

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Not a happy bunny

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.   1 Μay 2012 ῾Εξηκοντούτης  Διονύσιος  ἐνθάδε  κεῖμαι Ταρσεύς ,  οὐ γήμας .  αἴθε δὲ μήδ᾽ ὁ … Continue reading

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Flower blossom

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Me and them

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.   23 April 2012 I have never learned to regard myself as a “member of society”. For … Continue reading

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Bank robbery

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.   22 April 2012 Was ist ein Einbruch in eine Bank gegen die Gründung einer Bank? What … Continue reading

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Dulce et decorum est

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Socialism

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Paradox

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Rose-tinted spectacles

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Pinocchio

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