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The Haiku is a small but mighty form of poetry that doesn't get enough recognition. The Haiku originated in Japan around 1985 and is the combination of the Japanese words haikai (an informal type of linked verse) and Ku (stanza). It consists of thee verses, with the first verse having five syllables, the … Continue reading The Mighty Haiku
With the arrival of flu season, it's crucial that we take measures to protect ourselves from this potentially deadly virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a flu shot is one of the most-recommended courses of prevention, but it will only lower the risk by 40-60% (“Effectiveness”) and may … Continue reading Elderberries and the Flu: an ancient solution to a modern problem
Julie shivered as she approached the gates of the abandoned amusement park. "Are you sure this is ok?" She asked her friend Hannah, who was lighting up her third cigarette of the hour. "Yeah. No one comes here anymore, so it's just us." She passed Julie the cig … Continue reading The Ferris Wheel
Nothing ever happens in the desert. The roads stretch on for miles, cutting through the sand like an asphalt river and taking us to places unknown. We had been driving on this road for weeks now, our old car creeping along as we passed rock after rock and tried to find a greener … Continue reading The Road Trip
Jackson shivered as he patrolled the gates of the village. A cold front was moving in, but his shivering was more from fear than the temperature. Pulling his coat tight, he tried not to think of the horrors that lay beyond the wall as he continued his rounds. A few hours later, … Continue reading Thanksgiving Day Massacre
