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There has been a lot of news, not a stellar amount of it good, in the last few weeks, in this month, and I have seen a lot of people dealing with it as they can best (and not seen plenty more, it's not all out on social media); I have been thinking and doing my own... reflection, down a few varied paths. We have many sources of information about our lives, about what is going on with atavism (including the project, bulletin, mal, and everyone who wants to share their thoughts here); people ask critical questions and debate what atavism means. Earlier I asked people how atavism changed their lives, and what their lives are like now. And well, that was a beginning, but I would like to study it, in as scientific a way as I can, using my training as a linguistic anthropologist. Simply put, we all have and know a true experience of atavism, a small part to a larger whole (though perhaps larger a part than in the general matter of the city, the state, or beyond). Within those there is more to be known about ourselves and the lives we lead. I believe being informed about that, being aware of how our words, our conversations on atavist only media, our disconnections from baselines in our lives, etc affect who we are, and how our identity shapes the words we use. And I offer an open invitation to everyone to take part, even MAL. If any... public MAL members would be interested in participating from a distance, we already have a means of communication. I may also at some point write a survey, so that people can anonymously provide input. No one, in anything I write up, will be named or have identifying information used without consent.

I have been reflecting more on atavism and how its changed our lives, the large and small scale. If you're comfortable sharing it with me, here or offline, I would love to listen to your stories, your thoughts.

Filtered: P:A

Ms. Dembitz agreed to come back to Governor's Island with Agent Allen and I. There was no violence or revelation of atavism to any baselines. That said, she expressed discomfort with the idea, stated her legal opinion to its standing, and feared for her physical well being. The last part was disconcerting; however, I do not believe Agent Allen (or myself) behaved in a threatening manner.

How much stuff does everyone's parents have of theirs? I had no idea until I spent a decent portion of this weekend boxing some of it up - plenty of it books from an earlier time. Hello detective mysteries and classical fantasy. Admittedly, I haven't fully outgrown those categories (should one ever, really?), just the titles themselves are a little older. Le Guin and Christie, etc. But! I am going to be moving them. Aaaaand I thought some people here might have either powers or muscles that might make that particularly easier. I can compensate you with Chilean food with wine or whiskey.

And if any of you love books, there is BookCon next weekend!

Filtered: 2017 P:Agents (Fran, Maya, Yolanda & Audra)

Heeey! So we're all new to P:A, and I thought it'd be fun to do some stuff together off duty. Fun things, not like extra training or whatever. :D Like wine tastings or new restaurants or something not even involving food.

Oh I can't wait to see you again.
It's only a matter of -

Time.

And the time has come. Introductions are awful and awkward. Hamilton is wonderful. I'm Fran, and as per OkCupid, 6 things I could never do without:

1. Languages. I could nerd at you about them all day, but please know that's what you're getting into before you ask.
   
2. Comfy clothing. Bonus points if its stylish.
   
3. A good bed. Get your mind out of the gutter, a good night's sleep is important.
   
4. A purpose, a project. I always like to be working on something.
   
5. Creative outlets. Puzzles, musical instrument, something.
   
6. Friends. I'm a people person. Be my people.

So... hello!