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Movie Mommy and Daddy Issues, or EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE - Rick Rekedal
Jul 2

Jul 2 Movie Mommy and Daddy Issues, or EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE - Rick Rekedal

Gareth Higgins

Jun 4
Jun 4 PLAY OFF - Holly Lau

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May 26
May 26 RIPPLES - Andrew Taylor-Troutman

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May 20
May 20 YOU ARE WORTHY OF LOVE - Gareth Higgins

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May 10
May 10 Belfast on BELFAST - Gareth Higgins

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RUNNING: AN UNEXPECTED BALM FOR THE SOUL - Helen McClements
May 9

May 9 RUNNING: AN UNEXPECTED BALM FOR THE SOUL - Helen McClements

Gareth Higgins
RURAL MAIL CARRIER, KINGSTON NEW YORK: REMINISCENCE - Donna Schaper
Apr 14

Apr 14 RURAL MAIL CARRIER, KINGSTON NEW YORK: REMINISCENCE - Donna Schaper

Gareth Higgins

Apr 12
Apr 12 DOLLY MAMA’S ADVICE: What about harm reduction strategies? Am I cruel for laughing at my cat?

Gareth Higgins
Belfast on BELFAST - Gareth Higgins
Apr 5

Apr 5 Belfast on BELFAST - Gareth Higgins

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REMEMBERING MIKE RIDDELL - Gareth Higgins
Mar 29

Mar 29 REMEMBERING MIKE RIDDELL - Gareth Higgins

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Mar 22
Mar 22 WHY I TITLED MY BOOK OF FILM CRITICISM INCONSPICUOUSLY CHRISTIAN - Kenneth R. Morefield

Gareth Higgins
BECKONINGS FROM THE BOOKSHELF - Kristin Czarnecki
Mar 10

Mar 10 BECKONINGS FROM THE BOOKSHELF - Kristin Czarnecki

Gareth Higgins

Mar 8
Mar 8 THE MOTHERLOAD - Helen McClements

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THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER - Jasmin Pittman Morrell
Mar 1

Mar 1 THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER - Jasmin Pittman Morrell

Gareth Higgins

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Feb 22
Feb 22 THE PORCH NEWSLETTER #71 - Gareth Higgins

Gareth Higgins

Feb 22
Feb 22 DOLLY MAMA’S ADVICE: What about alienation?

Gareth Higgins
ST. GABRIEL'S COMMUNITY MINEFIELD - Steve Daugherty
Feb 14

Feb 14 ST. GABRIEL'S COMMUNITY MINEFIELD - Steve Daugherty

Gareth Higgins

Jan 25
Jan 25 The Porch Newsletter #68: ON THE DEATH OF ELDERS - Gareth Higgins

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Jan 13
Jan 13 DOLLY MAMA’S ADVICE: How should I travel? Have I become a Scrooge?

Gareth Higgins

Jan 5
Jan 5 PORCH NEWSLETTER #67 - Gareth Higgins

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