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Musing #10: Magic
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Musing #10: Magic

Don't be afraid, child. Just cautious.

Jul 03, 2022
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I was only twelve years old when Magic first broke my heart. Back then, birthdays were still a big deal for me, and the gifts I received dictated the theme of my happy new year. I mean that literally because my birthday falls on January 1st. For the first eleven years of my life, magic was something I watched adults do at other kids’ birthdays. Then, on…

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