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The Midnight’s Children Meander, Week Seven

September 27, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Past the midpoint are we — midpoint’s children mayhaps? More than that — we’re the ones headed for the finish line!

Like the excellent folks in the comments I’m find it tricky going here and there, but worth the effort.… Read on Macduff...

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The Midnight’s Children Meander, Week Six

September 20, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Another great section, and the book is officially exactly nothing like I was expecting when we started.

And that’s a joyous distraction, this week of all weeks.

I’m going to keep the post a little short, but I did want … Read on Macduff...

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The Midnight’s Children Meander, Week Five

September 13, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Welcome to Week Five, in which we careen in a meandery way toward something approaching the halfway mark!

Like Amanda in the comments, I was struck by how Saleem’s newfound Umbrella Academy-ish (hat tip Guzmán) abilities nicely match … Read on Macduff...

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The Midnight’s Children Meander, Week Four

September 6, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Well, that was unexpected! 🙂

I think I’ll follow the thread-lead (good instincts, Ute!) and not spoil, except to say that it was fun to find that the title doesn’t mean exactly/only what I always thought it meant.

I’m … Read on Macduff...

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The Midnight’s Children Meander, Week Three

August 30, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Wonderful section, wonderful thread…!

I agreed with just about all the comments this week.

Like Furiosa, I’m hoping to use “funtoosh” in a sentence soon. Like just about everyone, I’m still swirling from the cinematic mashup of the monkeys, the … Read on Macduff...

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The Midnight’s Children Meander, Week Two

August 23, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Welcome fellow Meanderers to our first pause that refreshes. Be careful, though, taking a dip in the river, nosing around the tussock, stepping over the plentiful ordure….

So many great comments this week! From Noodles’ #metameandermoment, to Furiosa’s call out … Read on Macduff...

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The Midnight’s Children Meander: Week One

August 16, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Greetings! Explanations follow. But first, a confession:

I’ve been afraid of Midnight’s Children for three decades. It was assigned to me in college. I never read it. And it has been staring at me balefully ever since. Like, completely … Read on Macduff...

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Announcing: The Midnight’s Children Meander

August 2, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Greetings friends!

In brief:
New Meander starts August 16th!

Which is to say:
Following fast on the heels of the internationally acclaimed White Noise and Blind Assassin Meanders, Vortex Industries is thrilled to announce the imminent arrival of The Midnight’s … Read on Macduff...

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The Blind Assassin Meander Finish Line

June 15, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Thanks to you mighty crew of 30 or so folks who made it to the finish line. And thanks as well to the many fab folks who joined for part of the way.

For me, this was classic Meander material. … Read on Macduff...

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The Blind Assassin Meander, Week Nine

May 31, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Next up, we meander to the end. It’s a slightly longer read than most weeks, but I know you and what you’re capable of. Spoiler: you are capable of this.

Two things that struck me this last week out of … Read on Macduff...

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