In the world of literature, allegory has long been used as a powerful tool to convey moral and philosophical lessons to the audience. By using symbolic characters, events, and settings, authors have cleverly disguised deeper meanings within their stories, inviting readers to explore complex issues through seemingly simple narratives. Comedy, a genre often associated with…
On Sunday, June 18, 2023, a 21-foot submersible vessel known as Titan submerged at 8 AM Eastern time with five people on board and an oxygen supply totaling 96 hours, in an attempt to tour the wreckage of the Titanic. A little over an hour and a half later, the craft lost contact with its…
by Kat Sarmiento Wine is one of humanity’s first luxuries. This sweet and complex liquid has brought joy since its creation nearly 7,000 years ago. Over the years, wine has become a symbol of fine dining. However, wine is not just for highbrow parties. You can enjoy a glass of wine from the comfort of…
https://harpers.org/a-letter-on-justice-and-open-debate/ Cancel culture, at the moment, is a movement that’s destroying the celebrity elite, politicians, and corporations. It’s chipping away at their royal entitlement to make the rules without being questioned by the populace. It’s holding “VIP influencers” up to a higher standard. So in that respect, I don’t care if a VIP person is…
If human beings have accepted that “Life is meaningless, without purpose or value,” then it’s reasonable to believe that in “Toontown” the same antisocial conclusion has prevailed. “Nothing really matters and morals are a social construct.” Given the prevalence of cynicism among cartoon characters, some of whom embrace the label of “stinker”, or “loony” (or…
by Late Mitchell Warren A recurring expression on social media, where we inexplicably see groups and pages offering “unconditional love” to some niche population of society, is the idea that we “love people more than animals.” However, observable evidence suggests that we don’t actually love people more than animals. It’s just something we say…so that…
If the warming trends continue, ultimately we will probably lose the battle against the new wildlife migration.
By Istvan Liptak After all these years, addiction is still taken lightly by the general public. We are not even surprised by it. Just as we don’t call the cops when we hear someone say “I would kill for a cold beer”, we don’t send our friends to a support group or a psychiatrist when…
I have complicated views on the flag. I grew up in the 1980s, pressured to pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States “and the republic for which it stands” during school hours. It was considered ignorant and disrespectful to not show respect for American patriotism after school hours and in all aspects of…
Self-care is for everyone, regardless of their budget or schedule.
