Beware The Perils of Satire
satire |ˈsaˌtīr|noun: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of …
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Shaped Like an Almond
Dictionary.com Word of the Day Sunday November 25, 2012 amygdaliform \uh-MIG-duh-luh-fawrm, adjective: Shaped like an almond. Amygdaliform derives from the …
Rooster Tails and Devil Tales
My head is full of flotsam and jetsam at the moment, so I figure the best way to disgorge it …
Like a Thief in the Night
I’m shocked. I suppose I should have known it was a possibility, but despite all the previous dramas in the …
US Election As Seen By An Australian Onlooker –2012
As an ex-pat American, I can’t view the US election without being emotionally involved. Even after living in Australia for …
The Mortification of My Rooster, Ella
I first thought I was going to be writing the title of this post as My Rooster, Ella — RIP, …
Hair of the Elephant
I’m so excited! I’ve just read an article in New Scientist that says that an elephant’s hair style helps keep …
Sky Burial– A Story of Undying Love
Sky Burial by Xinran I’m not a book reviewer, but I’ve just read a book which has stirred my soul. …
I’m Honored to be Chosen
Or am I chosen to be honored? Yes to both. I’ve just been nominated by caitlinsternwrites for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. …
The Scavenger Hunt
I know you’ve all lost things, and found things. We all have. So what’s new? I hear you ask. Nothing …
The Meandering Matriarch 