Nature Keeps You Healthy

There’s a fantastic story of a man who was out biking in Coquitlam, Canada, and while he was riding he met a bear. He couldn’t control his fear. His pedaling went faster than ever. He got himself away from the bear, but he was worried that the encounter may have stressed him too much. When …

Super Secret Messages

Sometimes cyberspace is quietly existing. Other times, it’s a bit more up front and in your face. In this AI-generated image, I asked for “Rice Krispies and the mascots”. The subtle message at the top may be in the style of Kellogg’s. You and I aren’t fooled at all, though. The “mascots” may even be …

Picture of Teacher

When did I last feel this bored? I recall sitting through many government sanctioned lessons, dreading every next minute except the last. As soon as that bell rang I was racing away. Every moment I was there though, I was waiting for something interesting to happen. Art was one outlet. Art was a way to …

In The Book Drop

Libraries are fascinating places. You can get a Master’s Degree by checking out books from the public library. You can check out items like telescopes and cameras and tablets. You can use the printers, 3D printers, copy machines, and computers. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, the library might have a fish tank. You can stare at …

It Starts With Someone

It starts with someone. In France there’s a cultural norm to regard corn as food fit only for swine. Humans don’t eat it—or rather, the French don’t eat it. Other cultures around the world have a different standard for corn. The French however, maintain that corn belongs to the pigs. If you happen to visit …