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The Unfortunate Tale of a Now Extinct Animal
"Aww, come on!" Noah moaned as he let go of the rope to quickly snatch together his robe that just went RIPPP. His struggle was evident in his frustration. Loading animals two-by-two into an ark had been challenging. The last pair had proven the most difficult—the Farknuckle. A rare breed that's now extinct. You'll soon see why.
By Ryan DeJongheabout a year ago in Humor
Do My Bidding, Mosquito Army!
I LOVE My Forest. The emerald sky where I live is pierced with shades of blue beyond. Birds sing their lewd songs to each other during the spring and scream at their children during the summer creating a cacophony of sounds that we humans describe as beautiful. Fireflies light up our summer and autumn nights with flickering and fluttering eloquence, and an opossum has been adopted as a nocturnal snuggle/dinner buddy by the colony of rescue cats that I hold responsibility over and has even on occasion let me run my fingers gently over its back side (before saying: "Okay. That's enough, friend" by politely walking away). And the cicadas sing us to sleep every night. It's peaceful, it's quiet, no noisy human interference, and you can see the stars for miles. And come morning, (especially in the cooler months when the morning fog lifts off the ground in opalescent swirls of cloud low to the ground) we are greeted by little families of deer.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in Humor
Breaking Down the Complexity of Civil Engineering
Passing sprawling infrastructure on your morning commute, have you ever paused to think about the creative brains and dedicated work that facilitates such marvels? Have you ever pondered about the meticulous planning and execution that transforms a mere blueprint into soaring towers or long-winding highways? If you have, then, my friend, you've scratched the surface of the indeed fascinating world of civil engineering. Through this blog, I intend to lead you deeper into this realm, unraveling its complexities and appreciating its wonders.
By Amelia Varleyabout a year ago in Humor
Shower Showdown
When you're caravanning in the Australian Outback, a good sense of humer is sometimes as essential as a good hot shower. This became crystal clear to me during one memorable trip that I'll never forget, thanks to an unexpected hot water mishap.
By Robert Smith about a year ago in Humor
What Happens After We Die?
Death is one of life's great mysteries, a universal experience shrouded in uncertainty, fear, and curiosity. What happens after we die is a question that has puzzled humanity for millennia, giving rise to a vast array of beliefs, theories, and speculations across cultures, religions, and scientific disciplines. While no one can provide a definitive answer, various perspectives offer intriguing possibilities about the afterlife or the lack thereof.
By marufhasanabout a year ago in Humor
The Present Prescription: Healing the Mind through the Power of Now
The Present Moment: The Foundation of Mental Homeostasis ab The concept of the "now" is central to both psychological and physiological equilibrium. In the same way that the human body strives for homeostasis—a balanced state where internal conditions remain stable despite external fluctuations—the mind must also strive for a balanced state, which can only be achieved by grounding itself in the present moment. This state, where one is fully engaged with the current experience, is essential for mental well-being and cognitive clarity.
By Abraham zelekeabout a year ago in Humor
Open Letter to My Children
Kids, I know I’m a weirdo. If you think about it, you do too. After all, it was me who hung the creepy doll head on the light pull in the living room when you were little. I’m the one who watched vampire movies and reruns of The Addams Family in between episodes of Facts of Life and Gilmore Girls.
By Suzy Jacobson Cherryabout a year ago in Humor
