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January 04, 2024

The Summer of regrowth...

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December 27, 2023

Sticking with my plan

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December 22, 2023

Christmas Spectacular 1st Anniversary

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December 18, 2023

G... 2023 went fast!

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December 15, 2023

The Violalakenslip layout frame

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December 12, 2023

December AMRM Book Review

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November 13, 2023

Removing the tram tracks

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November 10, 2023

Sacrificing length for functionality

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