Today in History: MLK, Rasputin, & Lenin
Sometimes I like to do a little research on holidays, not only to discover interesting things I didn’t know already about the reason for the celebration, but also to see...
Eleanor Konik
Prophecy & Language: When Foretellings Come True
The search for a word that means “this fulfills the prophecy” or “a prophecy has been fulfilled.” With the help of several experts and crowdsourced input from Mastodon, I investigate related Greek, Arabic Hebrew, and English terms and their implications for each culture.
It’s Not Harmless Talk: On Sexual Assault
I usually write about academic topics; history, politics, folklore — that sort of thing. That doesn’t mean I don’t care about people’s implicit acceptance of friends and associates’ sexual assault,...
Why Africa Matters: Civic Duty & Career Training
A defense of the 6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum. Why Africa matters — even to young, small-town Americans still learning to understand their world.
One Week Later: Republicans’ Control of Government
Republicans voted the 115th United States Congress into office, and should write their congressmen and explain their priorities. If you’re against racism, write in and say so! Your voice matters.
Modern Folklore: Gremlins & Road Gators
Humanity has created a huge volume of stories over the last few millennia… some truer than others. We pass down these tales through the generations, for a variety of reasons:...
Baltimore vs NYC: Immigration & Trade
I used to hate cities. Then I learned how much immigration & trade defined the urban experience. That Baltimore Upbringing, Yo. I grew up in Baltimore, and if you’ve paid...
My Trip to Japan: Vacation & Engagement
I’m so sorry I missed posting two weeks ago, but I have an excuse! You see, I knew I had my Japan vacation, but I wasn’t expecting to get engaged...
Gary Johnson & other Republicans turning Libertarian
I think there’s a strong case to be made for a certain subset of Republicans turning Libertarian. Let me preface this with some vital statistics. I am 28, female, and...
Heroes and Parenting: Achilles vs. Hawkeye
I recently read a Washington Post article claiming that President Obama’s most unusual legacy will be that he was a good father. It rang true for me. We rarely get...
