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Blue Country Magic

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Blue Country Magic · 21h ago

Mellow Yellow


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Blue Country Magic · 2d ago

What's Next?

Almost as soon as I had the diploma in my hands, the thought hit me: what's next? Others echoed that. "What are you going to do now?" asked my stepmother. The truth? I don't know. I have considered more school. I love college. I enjoy learning. I like the atmosphere. I like big ideas. I like bein
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Blue Country Magic · 3d ago

You May Call Me Master

So today Hollins University held its 170th commencement, and conveyed upon me the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree. Today I took the ring, and I became the master! (A little paraphrasing of Lord of the Rings there.) Finally! I have that diploma. Me in my graduation get-up. Me, Katy
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Blue Country Magic · 4d ago

Baccalaureate Service 2012

In the United States, colleges and universities hold a baccalaureate service to honor the graduating class. It is more for the seniors receiving their degrees than for the graduate students. However, any graduating student is welcome to attend, and several of us who will receive our advanced degrees
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Blue Country Magic · 4d ago

Graduation Rehearsal

The beautiful Hollins campus. I love it. Lining up in alphabetical order. The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies students are all the way at the back. You would think a bunch of people with degrees would know their ABCs! Chairs in a line, waiting for parents and loved ones. They will all b
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Blue Country Magic · 5d ago

Trees in Fog

Fog rolls in silence Trees loom like fingers from ground Time stops. Day begins.
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Blue Country Magic · 1w ago

Thursday Thirteen

Yesterday I wrote some advice to my younger self. I receive my master's degree on Sunday, so I am feeling rather nostalgic and excited all at the same time. Today I think I will give my future self a nod. Advice to My Future Self 1. Do not regret or forget your past, but do not live there, eithe
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Blue Country Magic · 1W ago

Advice to My Younger Self

In a few days, I will have another advanced degree. I will be able to put "M.A." after my name. It seems like every 20 years I make an educational advancement. My degree will come from Hollins University at the 170th commencement exercise this Sunday at 10 a.m. The ceremony is on the Front Quad,
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Blue Country Magic · 1W ago

With a Flower

Words by Emily Dickinson I hide myself within my flower,   That wearing on your breast, You, unsuspecting, wear me too -- And angels know the rest.   I hide myself within my flower,  
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Blue Country Magic · 1W ago

No Rhyme or Reason

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat      by Edward Lear         The Owl and the Pussy-Cat went to sea   In a beautiful pea-green boat:They took some honey, and plenty of money   Wrapped up in a five-pound note.The Owl looked up to the stars above,   And sang to a small guitar,"O lovely Pussy, O Pussy, m
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