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A Wind in the Door
Children's science fiction
A Wind in the Door
Book 2 of the Time Quintet series
Charles Wallace is gravely ill, and Meg discovers that saving him requires a journey inward rather than across ordinary space. With Calvin, the cherubim Proginoskes, and a reluctant school principal, she enters a struggle affecting both microscopic life and the stars. Naming, attention, and connection become defenses against forces of unmaking. Philosophical and compassionate, this science fantasy suits a quiet night for readers interested in biology, cosmic stakes, difficult empathy, and the idea that every life matters at every scale.
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Alcohol-Free Pour
Mint Lemonade
A bright, refreshing sip suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 6 mint leaves ↗
- 4 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Maine Blueberry Mule
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Fresh blueberries and lime brighten this ginger-beer mule with a taste of Maine.
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How to mix it
- Muddle blueberries gently with lime juice. Add vodka and ice, top with ginger beer, and stir.
- Garnish: Blueberries and lime wedge.
- Glassware: Mule mug or highball glass.
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