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Month: November 2024

Norman Rockwell Freedom From Want
Essay

The Not-So-Traditional Thanksgivings of My Youth

November 28, 2024 Mickey Lee 1

The photo you see above is the classic Norman Rockwell painting known as “Freedom From Want”. He created this masterpiece in November of 1942, and it graced the cover of …

Physical Media
Essay

Thoughts on Physical Media

November 5, 2024 Mickey Lee 2

Physical media is becoming harder to find in a world that embraces steaming more and more every day. It’s a frightening trend that I want to see reverse course. Let …

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    December 9, 2022 1

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