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hello friendAug 21, 2026

Thoughts on Island of the Blue Dolphins and The Call of the Wild

Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell, scared the shit out of me as a kid. The setting is often primal, wet, and chilly, the main character is isolated from everyone she’s ever known, and I was haunted by the image of her little brother being killed by the wild dogs that roamed the island, and the threat that they consistently present to her as each day turns to night. Only by recently revisiting the story was I able to appreciate its other dimensions and O'Dell's masterful storytelling. ...

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🌈 Authenticity Is Our Purest FreedomAug 19, 2026

Infodumplings: Do You Still Have a Favorite Dinosaur?

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