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Read more about the article Stick Figure History ~ The Great Molasses Flood

Stick Figure History ~ The Great Molasses Flood

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:August 6, 2015
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In January 1919, the city of Boston was attacked by a speeding wave of sticky sweet death, forever known to history as the Great Molasses Flood.

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Read more about the article Invocations: Beyond Words

Invocations: Beyond Words

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:August 6, 2015
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Inspiration from the words of the late mythology scholar, Joseph Campbell on the power and importance of myth and the inadequacy of mere words. Invocation from Odd Salon MYTH(OS) ~ Aug 4, 2015

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Read more about the article MYTH(OS) ~ August 4, 2015

MYTH(OS) ~ August 4, 2015

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:August 5, 2015
  • Post category:Past Salons/SF

Figments of the imagination & flights of fancy, heroes, villains, talking beasts & the spectacular horrors of the dissonant mind Featuring: Claudius Reich, Stuart Gripman, Jeff Scattini, Nancy Caciola, Andrey Tselikov & Annetta Black. Curated by Matt Nelson

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Read more about the article Invocations: Saint-Exupéry’s Silver Lining

Invocations: Saint-Exupéry’s Silver Lining

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:July 23, 2015
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 1935 airplane crash into the Sahara Desert, and his reflections on his unlikely rescue. Invocation from Odd Salon ACCIDENT ~ July 21, 2015

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Read more about the article INFAMY ~ July 7, 2015

INFAMY ~ July 7, 2015

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:July 8, 2015
  • Post category:Past Salons

Stories from the underbelly of fame, of rogues & wanton women, scandal, outrage & lives lived large. Featuring: Andrey Tselikov, Rheanna Bates, Jade Hoffman, Egan Hirvela, and Kelly Jensen. Curated by Todd Barrett.

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Read more about the article Invocations: Morals of the Secret World

Invocations: Morals of the Secret World

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:June 24, 2015
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Reflections on fiction and the mythology of espionage from John Le Carre, former intelligence officer and master of the spy novel. Invocation from Odd Salon COVERT ~ June 23, 2015

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Read more about the article Invocations: Open Eyes

Invocations: Open Eyes

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:June 10, 2015
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Odd Salon INTREPID ~ June 9, 2015 A children's short story from the turn of the century reminds us to open our eyes and look around us as explorers.

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Read more about the article DYSTOPIA ~ May 26, 2015

DYSTOPIA ~ May 26, 2015

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:May 27, 2015
  • Post category:Past Salons

Tales from post-apocalyptic visions & the desolate wasteland, from technology’s dark side & man’s crueler nature, to optimism in the face of almost certain doom Featuring: Paige Lawrence, Kaila Angello, Amy Mains, Alexander Seitz, Stephanie Rosenburg, Chris Taylor

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Read more about the article UTOPIA ~ May 12, 2015

UTOPIA ~ May 12, 2015

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:May 13, 2015
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Tales of paradise real and imagined, from Shangri-La & Eden to the idyllic land of “No place” Featuring: Marci Bennett, Emory Taylor, Tania Seabock, Rebecca Joseph, AJ Anderson, Arthur Kay. Curated by Tamar Baskind

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Read more about the article MYRIAD ~ April 21, 2015

MYRIAD ~ April 21, 2015

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:April 22, 2015
  • Post category:Past Salons

Stories of flock & swarm, of infinite variety & massing hordes, murmurations, migrations & the power of 10,000 Featuring: Charles Lyons, Jeff Scattini, Leonard Apeltsin, Frederic Lightning Leist, James Manion & Tre Balchowsky

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