A Treasured Discovery

This is amazing, readers! A fossilized dinosaur embryo was recently discovered in China. It is one of the most complete specimens on record, a wonder in its own right, and the posture the little dinosaur adopted is interesting. Learn more about this cool fin through the link below, readers: Exquisitely Preserved Dinosaur Embryo Found Inside …

An Airy Apple Treat – Straight from the Steppes!

This Russian treat sounds positively delicious, readers. Click the link to learn more about pastila, a fluffy dessert like meringue and – as the title suggests – marshmallows! The Historic Russian Recipe That Turns Apples Into Marshmallows Disarmingly simple, pastila is lighter than air. by Anne Ewbank May 28, 2021 Dostoevsky loved it. Catherine the …

Reposted: The Same Story Told Ten Thousand Times

Check out Mr. Kai Wai Cheah's latest article, readers: The Same Story Told Ten Thousand Times I’m thinking of a story. Can you guess what it is? It is the story of a young man who is whisked away into a parallel world. There he suddenly acquires a set of rare and overpowered special abilities …

Dragon of the Deep

Learn more about this fascinating find through the link below! Giant fossil from 180 million years ago reveals 'sea dragon' with 1-ton skull Found in a reservoir in the UK's Rutland: a dolphin-like monster about half the size of a tennis court. Jan. 11, 2022 In February 2021, Joe Davis, leader of the UK's Rutland …

Some Thoughts on Star Trek

Take a look at this intriguing piece from The Everyman Commentary: A Lesson in Power from "The Savage Curtain"   Gerhard Thielman - January 14, 2022 When it comes to the original Star Trek series, fandom’s popular consensus is that its third season had the weakest appeal. Notwithstanding, I consider this view to be mistaken. …

Reposted: Well Done Stakes

Take a look at this great post by Nate Winchester, readers: Well Done Stakes Something I’ve come to learn about stories: When it comes to their stakes, it really doesn’t matter (except it does). I’ve heard it said more than once, “The audience can tell you the problem, but not the solution.” This applies to …

The “Real Life Tarzan”

Check out this fascinating story, readers! Man Who Lived in Jungle 40 Years With ‘Superhuman’ Survival Skills Sees Big City, Ocean for First Time BY Michael Wing November 5, 2021   Movies have been made, books written, and urban legends told of humans living deep in the jungle—like Tarzan—having little or no contact with other …

Mater Maria

Take a look at this, readers! ‘Hail Full of Grace!’: Louisville resident pens reflection after losing home in Marshall Fire On Dec. 30, a fast-moving wildfire destroyed approximately 1,000 homes and structures in Louisville, Superior and unincorporated Boulder County.  Among those who lost their homes are Kat and Tom Greany of Louisville. When the couple …

A Reflection on Virtue

Take a look at this thought-provoking reflection on It's a Wonderful Life, readers: George Bailey at the Bridge: The Costly Virtue of It’s a Wonderful Life Thanks to the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey is a household name to many Americans. But his story is a radical one. He has big dreams …

Reposted – How to Write Fast: A Review

All right, readers, I am taking a short break from the Writerly Sound Bites series once again. The last three articles took the wind out of my sails a bit, and I have some other items which need my attention. Hopefully I will be back with the next installment(s) at some point in the following …