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Dragon Pie

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on March 14, 2025 by Maria GraceMarch 14, 2025

Join me for a taste of Dragon Pie!

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Chalked Dance Floors

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on March 11, 2025 by Maria GraceFebruary 9, 2025

Was chalking a dancefloor a merely decorative exercise, meant to display wealth to one’s guests, or were there practical reasons for the effort?

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National Son’s Day: Younger Sons in Civil Service

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on March 4, 2025 by Maria GraceFebruary 7, 2025

Regency era younger sons might preserve their status as gentlemen by a life in civil service.

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The Value of My Time

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on February 25, 2025 by Maria GraceFebruary 7, 2025

I’ve been considering those places where I willingly spend my time, and where it is or was more or less taken from me by force.

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Books and Chocolate-February 2025

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on February 18, 2025 by Maria GraceFebruary 28, 2025
cute red dragon reading books in a garden with a dish of chocolate candy next to a banner with the title 'Books and chocolate'

Help me name the new book dragon who’s ready to share my latest reads with you.

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