One reader from Australia wrote that his country has a similar tradition. But instead of cake, it’s the Democracy Sausage. There are barbecues on Election Day in Australia. I’m impressed with Australia. First the secret ballot. Now the
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“Fenestra was silent for a while, and Morrigan thought she’d fallen asleep standing up. Then she felt something warm, wet, and sandpapery lick the entire right side of her face. She sniffled again, and Fen’s big gray head rubbed her shoulder affectionately. “Thanks, Fen,” Morrigan said quietly. She heard Fenestra padding softly to the door. “Fen?” “Mmm?” “Your saliva smells like sardines.” “Yeah, well. I’m a cat.” “Now my face smells like sardines.” “I don’t care. I’m a cat.” “Night, Fen.”
― Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
― Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
“Nobody can be too careful about their habits of speech.”
― The Once and Future King
― The Once and Future King
“You cannot stop religion from evolving.”
― The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible As Literally As Possible
― The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible As Literally As Possible
“Ginger was an understatement, Morrigan thought, trying to hide her astonishment as the hat came off. Ginger of the Year or King Ginger or Big Gingery President of the Ginger Foundation for the Incurably Ginger would have been more accurate. His mane of bright copper waves could probably have won awards.”
― Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
― Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
“Children were an act of optimism—sheer belief that the future will outshine the present.”
― Mr. Dickens and His Carol
― Mr. Dickens and His Carol
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