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Small Post About Sea Turtles . . . I’m Not Joking

So, I was in a classroom and noticed a poster.  I’d seen it before multiple times, but a new thought clicked in my head: There are only 7 species of sea turtles? I always thought there were more than that, … Continue reading

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The Experimental Hero: Brought to You By Science

I’ve touched on a lot of different heroes over the years, so I’m surprised I never thought about this one before.  I mean, they’ve slipped into a few categories at times, but I never really locked onto the ‘experiment’ origin.  … Continue reading

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Zoo Day

A child’s wonder Etched into their face When seeing the beasts Outside the screen and page Larger as life Striking all the senses As alive as the child Who watches and waves Amazed at the sight Of beloved animals In … Continue reading

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Questions 3: Let’s Go Sci-Fi!

I’ve been watching ‘Eureka’ in my downtime, which is whenever the kid isn’t home.  It’s a fun show and had me thinking about Science Fiction.  For some reason, this is the genre that fantasy gets put either alongside or under … Continue reading

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#Fantasy Heroes & #Superheroes: All In the Setting and Goals

(This comes from a March question that took me a while to think about.  Sorry for the delay.) It took me a while to find a good picture for this post and that search also lead me to a realization. … Continue reading

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Mwahaha! Who Likes a Mad Scientist?

Around this time of year, you get all the ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and zombies coming out to play.  I’ve noticed that one archetype of horror gets very little attention beyond a few sexy or goofy outfits among adults.  So, let’s … Continue reading

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Mad Doctor of Dyer

(Ever stumble onto an old piece of writing and struggle to figure out what you were drinking to create such insanity?  Here’s one of mine.) Beneath the clean-cut hedges And the children playing tag Thrives a maze-like lab Run by … Continue reading

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