PinnedInternational Bat Appreciation Day: Why We Should Love Bats and Celebrate Their Role in Our WorldHappy International Bat Appreciation Day! Forget the scary Hollywood stereotypes of creepy, bloodsucking monsters — today, we celebrate…Apr 17, 2024Apr 17, 2024
PinnedPublished inWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulDivine Beasts and Devoted Companions: Animal Mummies in Ancient EgyptThe Ancient Egyptians revered animals and held them in high esteem, even more so than perhaps any other culture in history. Animals were…Apr 14, 2024Apr 14, 2024
PinnedWolves & Ravens: An Unlikely BondRecently I began reading a rather fascinating book, entitled The Wisdom of Wolves: Lessons from the Sawtooth Pack, by Jim and Jamie…Feb 5, 2022Feb 5, 2022
PinnedPublished inCounter ArtsThe Rise — and Redemption — of the Feminine in ‘Damsel’Over the weekend, I sat down for a relaxing afternoon and watched Netflix’s new film Damsel (2024). Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Robin…Mar 20, 2024Mar 20, 2024
Published inCounter ArtsThe Rising Status of the ArtistDuring the Renaissance, the artist gained in cultural statusNov 12, 20241Nov 12, 20241
Published inWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulWhy Do American Women Shave Their Legs?A terrible head cold made it nearly impossible for me to bend over — which, as you can imagine, put shaving pretty low on my to-do list..Apr 10, 2024Apr 10, 2024
Published inWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulTrolls and Witches for EasterFor many people, Easter is all about church services, family dinners, and egg hunts. In Sweden, however, the holiday takes a rather unusual…Mar 30, 2024Mar 30, 2024
Published inWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulGreek Mythology: The Creation, the Titans, and the OlympiansDespite the fact that the Ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago, their mythological archetypes still permeate Western culture, from…Mar 8, 2024Mar 8, 2024
Published inWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulThe Enneagram in Disney’s Encanto: Isabela MadrigalIsabela and Maribel Madrigal in Disney’s EncantoJan 29, 20221Jan 29, 20221
Published inCounter ArtsWhen Strange Becomes Familiar, and the Familiar Becomes Strange: Surrealism and the UnconsciousTo understand the awesomeness of the art movement known as Surrealism, we first need to understand a bit about psychology.Jul 10, 2021Jul 10, 2021
