I stared at the submit button on the Lifecycle website for about 10-minutes. My mouse hovered over the little rectangle like it was the final red wire on a bomb I was trying to defuse. Sweat slid down my face as I contemplated the repercussions of making the wrong decision. Was I really going to […]
World Domination Summit 2014
World Domination Summit 2014 I had never been to Portland before. I stepped off the plane with my backpack and a plan for adventure. The terminal wasn’t too big and I quickly found myself on the train to the city center. As the train slid down the track toward my goal I couldn’t stop myself […]
Your Masterpiece
A few weeks ago my grandmother passed away. She lived to be almost 86. I was lucky enough to be able to travel home for the funeral. It was good for me to be there with my family and take part in all the standard Midwesterner funeral arrangements. I hate funerals. However, I can’t deny […]
Woman Warrior of the Month “Night Witches”
Once a month I plan to feature an article on a woman warrior. This month I will be focusing on all of the women of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment. During WWII the Russian military created an all-female bomber regiment. The 588th Night Bomber Regiment, later the 46th Taman Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment. The […]
That’s Future Johnny’s Problem
I was listening to the Better off Undead podcast a few days ago (NSFW or human consumption). The host of the show was explaining how on Christmas Eve his mother and daughter were baking muffins when a horrible smell filled the house. Turns out, some mice had moved into the house and were using the […]