2010 – The Argothald Journal

A Book Fantasy

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:30-Dec-2010
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Wherein I engage in undue speculation on the fate of volumes that were set adrift about this weary world.

“When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high…”

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:08-Dec-2010
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After I finished writing my previous blog post, I went to bed. I took off my socks, took off the foot dressing... and discovered another opening in the skin. Oh joy, oh bliss, oh crepes suzette. I'm going to make an emergency appointment with my podiatrist. Although none of this has been serious yet, the situation is…

I needed a feel-good moment

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:07-Dec-2010
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About four months ago, a small cut on my foot turned into a skin ulcer; I’ve already described the circumstances. Since then, I haven’t been able to do much in the way of effective exercise.

Last week, my podiatrist told me: Give it one more week to all the wound to develop another layer or two of skin, and you can start your long walks again. This was great news! I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present. (This is a lie, but Joyce is booked.)

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Mmm… that feels good

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:04-Dec-2010
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Yesterday was my birthday. As a birthday present to myself, I decided I would finally start shipping out books for BooksForSoldiers, as I’d promised myself I would.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:17-Nov-2010
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I'm reorganizing my apartment. I bought three new book cases, donating those books I no longer need, and moving the remaining books to different shelves. This has its advantages. For one thing, all my Wicca-, pagan-, and magic-related books are in one place my students can access easily, in case they have to reference something. It also…

Gaming and gratitude

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:14-Nov-2010
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One of the regular players in my Munchkin game has brought up the idea of getting a group of friends together for some table-top role-playing ("D&D" to you youngsters). He even asked me if I’d be willing to be the gamesmaster.
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Ends, beginnings, and interior decorating

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:07-Nov-2010
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I’ve spent the better part of the weekend moving furniture around in my apartment. It’s Isaac‘s fault.

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Isaac’s influence – a query

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:18-Oct-2010
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My name is William Seligman. I'm working on a biography of Isaac Bonewits and I could use your help. I've often read that Isaac was an important influence on the Neopagan, Druid, and Wiccan communities. I agree with that statement, but exactly how did he affect them?In pursuit of that answer, I ask those who were influenced…

Footsore, but not from walking

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:26-Aug-2010
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My main form of exercise is walking.
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Isaac and Hermes Council

Post author:William Seligman
Post published:22-Aug-2010
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This is kind-a sort-a the speech I gave at the memorial service for Isaac Bonewits on Aug 21, 2010:

I’d like to tell you about one way in which Isaac’s efforts within the pagan community led to support for others and for himself.

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