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#38 The Garden Metaphor

Posted by Tarus on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, In : Clash of Cultures 

From the Star Wars Universe, I have decided to post an interesting conversation between the wise Jedi Master, Yoda and the ill-fated king of the Sephi, Alaric... This dialogue is taken from a story entitled "The Best Blades" by Jeremy Barlow back in 2004, in which king Alaric uses a garden metaphor to illustrate the vigilance & dexterity necessary to maintain the delicate balance among divergent forces in the ecology of diverse planetary systems.

(This is an abbreviated version):


Alaric: Thank ...

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#33 The Ashes of Worlds (book 7 of 7), a Review

Posted by Tarus on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, In : Book & Movie Reviews 
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For some time now I've been anxious to share with you (the avid readers of sci-fi) my thoughts on book 7 of 7, the Ashes of Worlds, as it is a very interesting and lively tale denoting the very best of human attributes. Kevin J. Anderson (KJA) is truly a master story teller; his tremendous talent proves a stunning testament to just how boundless the human imagination really is. I tell ya, it's quite a treat to witness someone in their element. Well, that's enough adulation for now....

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