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Incompleteness has been written about extensively in fields such as mathematics and philosophy. Sadly, it isn’t at all frequently discussed when it comes to volumes of complete works. A collection of complete works is supposed to be a group or set of literary, musical, artistic, or academic works created by a single author. Yet, one…
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In the world of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow (Generation I), one type oozes through nearly every corner of the Kanto region: Poison. From the very first routes to the Elite Four, players are inundated with noxious creatures – purple sludge monsters, smog-spewing orbs, venomous plants, and Zubat swarms. It turns out almost 22% of…
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A Deep Dive into a Modern Pop Masterpiece Sabrina Carpenter’s latest single “Manchild” might just be one of the most brilliant pop songs of the 2020s. Beyond its catchy beat and sassy lyrics, the track doubles as sharp social commentary, and its music video unfolds as a pastiche of classic film moments that enrich the…
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English is often called a glorious mess of a language. Unlike languages that guard their purity, English has never been shy about stealing vocabulary from others. Why coin a new word when you can borrow (or outright snatch) one that’s already in use abroad? Linguist James D. Nicoll put it most colorfully: “The problem with…
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Is Langston Hughes a Modernist poet? That question, once handed to me in a college classroom, now strikes me as too small for the man who so clearly saw poetry as a public force. Labels like “Modernist” tend to flatten voices into movements. But Hughes resists neat categorization. Yes, he wrote in free verse. Indeed,…
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“Being a queer girl isn’t something you decide. It’s something you survive, until you get old enough to claim it.”—Emily Pratt Slatin, Friendship Bracelets And Other Broken Promises This quote from my wife, Emily Pratt Slatin, is surgical. It names what so many queer femmes—especially lesbians and trans women—have lived: not a “choice” but a…
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Today, let’s figure out just how a little symbol is now @ the top of the English dictionary. Yes, that curly little character that lives rent-free in your email address. Somehow, it managed to tango its way to the very beginning of the Merriam-Webster online dictionary. How does this happen, you ask? Once, the ‘@’…
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Stamp collecting, also more properly known as philately, is a hobby that has been enjoyed by many people for generations. Whether you are an avid collector or just getting started, there are a plethora of blogs and websites out there that cater to stamp collecting enthusiasts. Let’s explore some of the best philately blogs and…
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One of the missions I’ve set myself to over the past couple years is to promote the weirdness of Vermont. So, I’ve decided to compile this resource for the best blogs in Vermont. Of course, it wouldn’t be one of my articles if I didn’t do significant keyword research first. It turns out not a…
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Numismatics, the study of coins and currency, has become increasingly popular among collectors and history enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting out, we’ll highlight some of the best numismatic websites to consider exploring. American Numismatic Association The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is a respected coin organization founded in 1891 and chartered…