She sits on the side of the road. Today it is a forest road. She is not lost or worn, she intends to be there. There is a raccoon on the side of the road too. They are not together. In fact, the raccoon does not seem the least concerned or bothered by her, as… Continue reading The Goddess of the Side of the Road
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Blueberry
I have a stuffed animal named Blueberry. He is my most prized, most important, most loved possession. I have had this blue bear since I was 4 years old. My father won him for me at a fair. Blueberry used to have a little gold ring on the top of his head from which he… Continue reading Blueberry
Minimizing Plastic
The various negative impacts that plastic has on our planet have started to get me down. So I have tried to start minimizing plastic use in my own life. I am by no means 'plastic free' and I still have a long ways to go, but I have taken some small baby steps which make… Continue reading Minimizing Plastic
Lesser Known Sharks
Sharks have always been one one of my favorite animals. They are cool, sleek, fascinating, and despite all that a little derpy. A lot of people find sharks terrifying, because most of the time they are thinking of great whites or bull sharks. I'm here to tell you there are over 500 species of shark,… Continue reading Lesser Known Sharks
In Favor of Things
I like things. I do not consider myself a particularly materialistic person. I am probably as attached to my material possessions as anybody in this day and age. The reasons for my materialism are myriad, and decidedly unenlightened. However, my reasons for placing importance on in-animate objects extends beyond the simple concept of possession. I believe… Continue reading In Favor of Things
Everyone Should Have Service Industry Experience
I am a firm believer that everyone should at some point in their life have a job in some sort of service industry. I believe there are skills and lessons that every person should have that are best learned in these types of jobs. 1. The perspective from the other side of the counter Almost… Continue reading Everyone Should Have Service Industry Experience
Kersti’s Snowman Tips
Christmas and New Years are great and all, but winter is never completely satisfying until you have made a snowman. I have made a lot of snowmen in my life, so below I impart some basic snowman wisdom. The Snow Not all snow is created equal. The best kind of snow to make a snowman… Continue reading Kersti’s Snowman Tips
Burger King Whopper Neutrality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltzy5vRmN8Q I am sharing this because I think it is amazing advertising. It is socially responsible. It makes people, our community aware of something that they may not have thought was relevant to them. This ad helps people realize why Net Neutrality actually is important and how its repeal can actually affect individuals' lives. http://www.adweek.com/creativity/burger-king-deviously-explains-net-neutrality-by-making-people-wait-longer-for-whoppers/
Homemade Egg Sandwiches
Egg sandwiches are one of my favorite breakfast items. Every person I have come across does their egg sandwich a slightly different but always new and delicious way. Below I document some of the varieties of egg sandwich made by my various friends and family. I have arranged them from simplest and most classic, to… Continue reading Homemade Egg Sandwiches
How to Learn About Anything New
My best friend gave me this wisdom recently. When trying to learn about any broad subject, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information. A lot of resources assume a certain amount of prior knowledge on their subject, making them difficult to follow. It is very easy to get bogged down… Continue reading How to Learn About Anything New
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