Kurt Vonnegut says fiction is an art form unto its own. “All of fiction is a practical joke—making people care, laugh, cry or be nauseated or whatever by something which absolutely not going on at all. “It’s like saying, ‘Hey, your pants are on fire.’ “ “Don’t worry about getting into the profession. Write anyway … Read moreKurt Vonnegut’s Advice for Writers
Every year, across the vast expanses of our planet, a remarkable and often unseen drama unfolds in the animal kingdom. From the tiniest insects to the largest mammals, numerous species embark on epic journeys, traversing thousands of miles in search of food, mating grounds, or warmer climates. These migrations are feats of endurance and navigation … Read more10 Extraordinary Animal Migration Journeys
Acker, J. (1990), “Hierarchies, jobs, bodies: a theory of gendered organizations”, Gender and Society, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 139–158. Ahonen, P., Blomberg, A., Doerr, K., Einola, K., Elkina, A., Gao, G., Hambleton, J., Helin, J., Huopalainen, A., Johannsen, B.F., Johansson, J., Jääskeläinen, P., Kaasila-Pakanen, A.L., Kivinen, N., Mandalaki, E., Meriläinen, S., Pullen, A., Salmela, T., Satama, S., … Read moreCreating good knowledge together: heartful-communal storytelling at the intersection of caregiving and academia
“I think of my paintings as alarm clocks,” says artist Isabella Kirkland. “They’re reminders of what’s at stake; the only problem is we keep pushing the snooze button.” Investigating humanity’s relationship to nature, she shares work that takes a creative stand against ecological despair — and quietly urges climate action through permanent images of vanishing … Read moreThe beauty of wildlife — and an artistic call to protect it | Isabella Kirkland
When a natural disaster happens, the most common response is to rescue survivors, determine the damage, and then try to rebuild. Those directly affected often feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and scared. Those far away watch helplessly as terrible scenes unfold on their TV screens and across social media platforms. But then there are the conspiracists. People … Read more10 Wild Conspiracy Theories about Natural Phenomena
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day #IndigenousPeoplesDay poster by Native artist Jackie Fawn showcasing young Indigenous organizers. S/O to Remy, Naelyn, MC Rhetorik, Van and all the amazing Indigenous organizers and community members putting in much work for the struggle! Create. Organize. Celebrate. Build. source
Creative Every Day 2023 January 1st, 2023 After a hiatus, last year, I’m feeling reinvigorated to do the Creative Every Day Challenge again this year, I’ll be challenging myself to do something (and that means anything!) creative each day this year. Today it was some cat doodles, tomorrow, who knows! Feel free to join me. … Read moreCreative Every Day 2023
The impacts of climate change are growing, but so are the world’s attempts to stop them. Hosted by Manoush Zomorodi of the TED Radio Hour, this special TED documentary examines the rapid technological revolution underway — and the real possibility of a better future for all. Featuring urban planner Anika Goss, scientist and carbon expert … Read moreTED Explores: A New Climate Vision | TED Countdown
Miranda Sex Garden | Photo by Stefan De Batselier “Dark Wave,” hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Matt Sebastian, airs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern every Sunday on Sirius XM satellite radio’s 1st Wave (Channel 33). The most recent two episodes are also available to subscribers to stream via the Sirius XM app. … Read morePlaylist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (12/17/23)
“High stakes are something you can’t fake,” said Carrie Brownstein to this reviewer in an early interview for this eleventh full-length from Sleater-Kinney. “And when the stakes are high, music and art take on a different form entirely.” Emotionally speaking, there couldn’t have been much more riding on these ten songs for Brownstein and long-time … Read moreSleater-Kinney – Little Rope