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Serotinal Update

8/28/2021

6 Comments

 
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Nagas at a temple in Luang Prabang, Laos
Hey, all . . . 

I am indeed alive (thanks to those of you who've asked)! I just completed my move to Connecticut, marking my first time in New England. I'll be starting my PhD here soon (no, not in architecture, but in Educational Psychology), so things are only bound to get busier. That said, this is a project I'll never abandon, even if article-production slows to the pace of a snail. 

For those that are wondering, the Rito article is close-ish to done, and I've also added a secret compartment to the website where you can access other things I've written 
⁠— as a few of you have asked about my short stories and poems. 

Happy hunting, and be well.

Talbot
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hidan
9/7/2021 12:25:41 am

you will pop when breath of the wild two comes out, but thank you for continuing

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Talbot
9/8/2021 03:32:59 pm

Hidan, I sincerely hope I don't pop, but we will indeed see where things go! Thanks for writing in. Have a splendid day.

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Kenzie
9/15/2021 07:35:13 pm

Hi there, Talbot,

I discovered your website here a month or two ago and was instantly enthralled by your writing, research, and passion.

Due to my responsibilities (full-time worker and graduate student), my personal time is usually spent reading, researching, and writing for my own projects, but I've recently started putting some writing on the back burner so I can give my hands (which are demonstrating arthritic, pre-carpal tunnel symptoms) a much-needed break. As a result, I hope for the chance to eventually leave some personalized feedback for each entry you've written as there is a lot to admire that I feel strongly compelled to point out.

Thank you for this thought-provoking and lovely part of the internet, and I can't wait to read each of your entries here.

-Kenzie

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Talbot
9/17/2021 02:28:27 pm

Dear Kenzie,

What to say, but "thank you" in advance for such praise! Your kind words mean a great deal; I'm glad you find my little corner of the internet a pleasant place to inhabit. I'm always glad to have people pull up a chair by the fire and enjoy.

As a fellow GA/student, I know the feeling of sidelining personal projects (though I just started -- so perhaps I just have an intimation of what's yet to come).

Take care your(arthritic, pre-carpal tunnel hands)self, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Talbot

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Celeste
11/1/2021 09:03:17 pm

Best of luck to you, Talbot! I am eager to read about your adventures in Connecticut. I hope you can find time to enjoy tea and the new landscape.

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Talbot
11/4/2021 12:35:33 pm

Thanks so much, Celeste. I have indeed been able to drink tea (almost daily!), and the landscape is gorgeous. A New England autumn is certainly something spectacular to behold.

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    The universe of The Legend of Zelda is replete with multifarious architectural oddities, beautiful and resonating structures, and ineffably-mysterious temples hidden in the remote corners of the world. It is my hope to explore said places, shedding light upon some of their salient features, and fulfilling the goals laid out by the introduction, the main goal of which is to help people understand and appreciate the unspoken, yet deeply-felt, allure of these locations and structures.

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