Arts & Culture
Swarm!
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I find cycle touring, the act of biking long distances and staying in campgrounds, to be one of the most enjoyable things to do with my free time. Semi drivers buzzing by my shoulder...
Fried Brains and Sam
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When I arrived at work this morning there was a note taped to my control panel which read:
The end is nearer now than ever. With every death it comes a little closer. The end...
The Paper Fairy
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She speaks in thesis sentences
her tone elegant, ideas clear
so eloquent all can understand her
Her gown, it is of Post-its of colours garish
the wand, it transforms references
into perfect bibliographies
and not once ventures into Wikipedia
Research...
A natural state of struggling
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Suicide is generally a taboo subject. It’s hard to bring it up and when someone experiences such a brutal loss. The conversation consists of stumbling awkwardly over words, stammering, and the ever-dreaded awkward silence....
That’s hot!
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Fat was once sexy. A full figure meant you could afford to eat and was thus a symbol of wealth. You likely wouldn’t imagine a plus-size person as a mainstream symbol of sexiness today....
Turning Sour
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Turning sour
Like an apple bit by the bright whole morning sun
And left to rot by night one halved lonely moon
Turning sour
Like the wine he used to pour into the glass that wasn’t chipped
Now...
Sharing minds
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We bring greetings from across the sea! We are Engineers Without Borders, and this week we are spotlighting one of our wonderful long-term volunteers working in Africa. Robin Stratas is currently living and working...
