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Older Than Ancient
As the stinging air of a winter storm in Minnesota goes scraping across your face it becomes impossible to think of anything other than escaping its cold hearted attack on your flesh. The snow flies and swirls around. At times the fresh snow falling from the sky plummets in these huge lazy clusters of snowflakes that are so scattered they almost look like stars in the night sky. Other times the snow comes down in the tiniest little flakes, but they come down so hard and so fast that looking out into the storm is like looking directly into a field of blinding whiteness. When you combine the challenge of being able to simply see anything in front of you with the real threat of hypothermia and frostbite, rarely does anyone take the time to think about how the sky all around you is full of snow that is older than ancient. The snowflakes that you caught on your tongue as a child and scraped off your car as an adult are the same snowflakes that fell on the dinosaurs.
By Steven B5 years ago in Wander
Ram Ramblings
Heading home from South Padre Island a few days ago, we rolled to a routine stop at a Border Patrol checkpoint. An officer approached to ask our citizenship and destination, taking a cursory look into the vehicle at the two ladies in front, two teen ladies in back, and one lady dog on the center console. Being the Southern hospitality goddess that I am, I asked if Robert Crunk was on duty (not knowing for sure if he was on a shift or if this would even be his post), but before the officer could process my question, some sort of warning sound emanated from the device in his hand; he glanced at it, and in a slightly less routine manner he looked at all of us and asked "Have any of you had a major medical procedure recently?"
By Lisa Lynne5 years ago in Wander
The Little black book
The village of Dankokunku found in the outcast of Sambasumbu region in a small country name the Gambia in Africa was known for its mystics and dark forest. it was believed to be a land that no man can build a home in for the famous guardian of the dark forest named "Saburjaga" meaning "the nose that smells a soul from a thousand mile away and the only person the guard will gives access to will be a female warrior that is gonna be born with a gift in her hands that's the key to removing the darkest from the village of dankokunko, centuries went by but no child was born with any form of gift in their hands so the village had no hope of ever occupying that village after losing so many lives in attempt to settle there.
By Ebrima Dibba5 years ago in Wander
Masks on the Continent of Africa
Historians note people have been wearing masks since the early days of mankind’s origins. Some wore them as a disguise; others wore them as a means of identification. In some cultures, funerary masks were worn to honor the dead. Things really have not changed that much. Today, Americans wear masks for a variety of reasons. Masks are found in the theater, on Halloween, and showcased in special events like Mardi Gras. However, when one hears the word ‘mask’ today, it is immediately recognized as the facial covering worn to ward off diseases like Covid-19. That’s understandable when living during a global pandemic. What one might not know, is that there are a variety of African cultures that wear masks as a part of their daily routine, and they have been for centuries.
By Bryan R..5 years ago in Wander
Cracking the Code
I sat in the kitchen with my grandmother on a sunny day listening to her tell stories from her youth. “Oh dear, back when I was younger we did all kinds of “wild” stuff,” she said using air quotes around the word wild.
By Lori Romine5 years ago in Wander
Small Town Girl
Suzanne brushed the hair from her eyes and rubbed her lower back. Stacks of old books surrounded her on all sides. Being the only grandchild on both sides of her family, Suzanne was intimately familiar with the thankless job of settling an estate. As she stretched, she spied an inconspicuous black journal tucked near the bottom of a pile. The uncle she had loved so dearly didn’t seem the diary type.
By Heather McEnroe5 years ago in Wander
Must-See Places in Utah
Utah… what a place. If you haven’t been to this western state, I would highly recommend making that a priority. From red rocks and the desert in the south to beautiful snowcapped mountains in the north, Utah has a little bit of everything. In this article, we will list a few of the top spots in Utah to visit.
By Chris Davenforth5 years ago in Wander
What's In A Notebook?
The sun rose upon the pink horizon, creating a hue of rose gold throughout the sky. It was to be another day where the heat cooked the pavements outside. Native birds made their morning call as Eivor's alarm clock blared an unsynchronised sound. Rolling her eyes beyond her skull, she reached over to slap the alarm clock from the bedside table, which was covered in empty packets of chocolate. The crashing noise brought her brother, Cecil in from the living room.
By Moyra Hall5 years ago in Wander
Some of us think it was a Shipwreck
Some of us think it was a shipwreck. Others believe we escaped in the dead of night and stole a boat to sail here before the dawn. There are a few who are convinced we were born here, to mothers who hurriedly swaddled us in gossamer leaves and then melted away in the pearl grey mists of morning. I for myself am not so sure. Not so certain in my beliefs. In my ideas of our origin - our story of how...
By Jordan5 years ago in Wander
Wine Travel - Nebraska's Blossoming Wine Country
Tourist Nebraska is notable for its horticulture, providing a bounty of food crops from the abundant homesteads specking the scene. As a little something extra for wine darlings, grapes are among the yields flourishing here, especially in the eastern segment of the state. The intersection of the Platte and Missouri Rivers establishes lavish valleys and an ideal climate for a prospering number of Nebraska wineries simply sitting tight for your visit.
By hamac5 years ago in Wander
Well-Built Fire
*** She wakes with a start, temporarily forgetting where she is. Bright white lights, cold white tile, a toilet nearby, and a sterile feel. Bags strewn about, a wooden chest painted with a stormy ship scene, and a luggage cart-- ah yes, she remembers now. She is at the London airport, hour 20 of a 30 hour layover. Her body aches in testament to this assessment.
By Anzh Ondrisek5 years ago in Wander
10 best places to shop in Sri Lanka
A trip to Sri Lanka is not complete without a shopping experience. The artisans are famous for their first-class production of conventional souvenirs and contemporary-style variations. The quantity, quality and choice of attractive things to take back home are unparalleled. The country is a paradise for a shopper. Numerous shops sell local handicrafts, beautiful gems, ayurvedic products and tea. You are certain to find something no matter what you are looking for.
By Khusboo Mehta5 years ago in Wander