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I’ve heard knowledge is power. I’d modify that statement to, practical knowledge is power. What does it profit an astrophysicist to be so smart if he can’t figure out how to build a fire to cook his dinner?
KEVIN MURDOCK, FAMILY CONVERSATIONS
Angelica Griffen sat with a dour expression, staring at her brother. “Curtis Daniel Griffen, why do you feel it’s absolutely necessary to cause trouble?”
They were inside Declan’s pottery workshop, which housed several kilns and work tables. Shelves lined most of the walls and held finished plates and various sized pots and cups.
“I’m causing trouble?” Curtis fired back angrily. “Our elder brother started it all!”
“Just how did he manage that? He’s done what he could to see to it we’re safe and fed. How is that causing problems?”
“He took an
