1. Link Roundup!

    The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup.

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  2. Rachel Friedman scouts the best new travel apps for all your far-flung adventuring needs.

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  3. There's a simple problem in these paintings, and that's too many men.

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  4. It's Lyra Belacqua from Phillip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials' trilogy versus Meg Murry of Madeline L’Engle’s 'A Wrinkle in Time' in this week's cage fight.

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  5. Might you be in a Terry Pratchett novel? We can help.

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  6. "We don’t get to be delivered of some things": The author, a hospital chaplain, reflects on family, loss, illness, and her late uncle's life.

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  7. It's my least favorite sketch! It's not BAD, mind you. I just can't stand it.

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  8. Link Roundup!

    The Toast presents a delightful selection of information in the form of a link roundup.

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  9. Toast Points for the week, plus a word about payments.

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  10. The Toast's weekly Friday open thread, hosted by The Bartender.

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  11. In case you're also in need of a playlist that will inspire you to throw out your old clothing.

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  12. "The Vesuvius Infant," a new short story by Kendra Fortmeyer.

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  13. I hold out hope that I will be offered a visiting fellowship in over-the-top heterosexual performance.

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