The Unbelievably True (but not really) History of Chainsaws

The Unbelievably True (but not really) History of Chainsaws

Once upon a time, in the small town of Logger’s Leap, nestled among the tallest and thickest forests of Oregon, lived a burly lumberjack named Paul. Paul was known throughout the land for his tree-chopping prowess. But Paul had a secret. He was deathly afraid of…beavers. Why beavers, you ask? Well, as a child, Paul

What Year Is It? A Comprehensive Guide for the Time Traveler

What Year Is It? A Comprehensive Guide for the Time Traveler

Whether you’re a seasoned time traveler or a new recruit who’s just completed your maiden voyage through the cosmos, one question that invariably arises is: “What year is it?” Unlike our forefathers, who had to rely on sundials and the phases of the moon, we have the advantage of using numerous indicators to ascertain...

How to Be a Productive Writer: Ancient Philosophy Tips

How to Be a Productive Writer: Ancient Philosophy Tips

You’re tapping your pen on the table, looking wistfully out of the window, waiting for the words to flow through your fingers and onto the page. Many of us have experienced the crippling hold of writer’s block and frustration due to a lack of productivity.  For centuries, ancient philosophers have provided us with the knowledge

Your art is not frivolous

Your art is not frivolous

Sometimes when you witness someone, truly in their element, doing the thing they were born to do, it’s electric. You can see the fire in their eyes, the unbridled passion with which they immerse themselves in their art. When they stand there, lost in the moment, you understand without a shadow of a doubt: This

Damn Fine Writing: 7 Secrets of the Poetically Exceptional

Damn Fine Writing: 7 Secrets of the Poetically Exceptional

Ah, the quest for damn fine writing. It’s not just about putting words on paper; it’s about evoking an emotion, painting a vivid scene, and making the reader hang onto every syllable, every pause. The greatest writers don’t just tell stories, they mesmerize with their poetic precision. How do they do it? Let’s delve into...

A tangled web of evasive verbiage: decorate your message with bullshit

A tangled web of evasive verbiage: decorate your message with bullshit

Oh, the allure of decorative, fancy words! Those sparkling, shiny baubles of the English language that we love to flaunt in our sentences. But too often, they’re just fluff – akin to the gaudy necklace that overpowers a classic little black dress. Overwriting, bedecked with excessive poetic words and swathed in layers of purple prose,

10 Reasons You Should Never Pick Up After Yourself

10 Reasons You Should Never Pick Up After Yourself

Ever walked into a room and thought it looked like a tornado had a rendezvous with a hurricane? Well, before you cringe at that scattered brilliance, let’s embrace the art of ‘controlled chaos’. Here’s a revolutionary thought – maybe messy can be… productive? 1. The Genius of Chaos:Let’s kick things off...