Swarm!
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…
Arts & Culture
Fried Brains and Sam
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….
The Paper Fairy
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…
A natural state of struggling
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…
That’s hot!
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…
Turning Sour
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…
Sharing minds
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…
When and Wear: Buttons
Fashion trends — they come and go quicker than a missed call and any of my high school boyfriends. In the fashion realm, it’s hard…
The springs of Springfield: Edna Krabappel
Edna Krabappel is Bart’s jaded teacher. She is often seen smoking in her green sweater, making sarcastic comments and generally not caring about anything. She…
Bringing home the bacon
Just hearing the word pig, we draw up images of mud-covered little oinkers making a mess on a farm somewhere. We likely would not think…