She filled the pot, got out a new filter, threw the old one… - Jane Yolen

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She filled the pot, got out a new filter, threw the old one onto the garbage, and counted out five tablespoons of Columbian Supreme. Then she waited while the magic of modern invention turned tap water into a hot dark-brown caffeine-powered drink. It was better than any Biblical miracle and risked no beliefs.

Jane Yolen

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About Jane Yolen

Jane Yolen (born February 11, 1939) is an American author and editor of almost 300 books. These include folklore, fantasy, science fiction, and children's books.

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Alternative Names: Jane Hyatt Yolen • Jane Hyatt Yolen Stemple • Jane H. Yolen Stemple

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"OK, skip what everyone else says. I think he's nuts.

It is not crazy to want to know the past. It is only crazy to live there, like so many of the aristocracy.

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She filled the pot, got out a new filter, threw the old one onto the garbage, and counted out five tablespoons of Columbian Supreme. Then she waited … - Jane Yolen

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