My Minecraft-obsessed tween made this blocky foam pig at art camp.

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Star Trek: Predicting the Future Since 1966

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Editing, Writing and Dessert Victories

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Parallel structure in writing: Use it!

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In Space as on Earth

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Jury Duty Update

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