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A haunting journey through the melancholy psychology of a widower in Bruges, written by the Belgian Symbolist Georges Rodenbach. Link: "The Occult Origins of Symbolism" by the channel Inspiraggio------------------------------------------------------UPDATE: As I mentioned in the video, I'm discontinuing the Book & Coffee jar, as I'd like to give something to all patrons in the $5+ tiers

I'm replacing it with a Patron-Only Monthly AMA video. I'll make a post to gather questions for the first one next week.

If you're disappointed by this change or have any questions, please shoot me a message and we'll work it out. 

I'm always open to suggestions for Patreon Perks if I can accommodate.

If you have any ideas, please reach out. I'd like to make this Patreon experience the best it can be. 

I'll be sending this to you all in a private message as well.

Thank you very much for your continued support, and hope you're having a nice weekend. 

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Bruges-La-Morte - Georges Rodenbach BOOK REVIEW

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sheamccaughley

Oh sick I just watched Vetigo last weekend and I noted the gothic qualities of the movie despite it not necessarily being horror even if I didn't get it.

Jason M. Meyers

Cliff - I've had a battered, 1$ Books On This Shelf Only, copy of Bruges-La-Morte living a forgotten and lonely existence tucked away somewhere in a closet for years. Thanks for the review. It now occupies a place on the bedside table... No more coffee time. Damn. I kept hoping to hear my name. Better than Romper Room. Five outta five Magic Mirrors. Somehow - I'd like drink some of your coffee. Sell me a bag. I'm a self important, douche-y coffee snob and am intrigued and curious about your home roast. Anyway - continue your kind and informative work, I really appreciate what you do. Ciao... Jay

Tom Rodriguez

I don’t mind retiring coffee time! Much prefer an AMA series for Patreon supporters. Thanks for all you do, Cliff. Get that coffee!