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Silent Steel Stalks Sudsy Serenity
Once a year the universe aligns in a way that makes absolutely no sense, placing the pinnacle of martial discipline and the height of soapy self-indulgence side-by-side. December 5 is both International Ninja Day and Bathtub Party Day, a pairing … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Holidays
Tagged bath bomb, Bathtub Party Day, International Ninja Day, loofah, ninja, rubber ducky, self care, stealth
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The Waddle and the Wattle: A Turkey’s Eye View of America
Thanksgiving: the annual ritual in which Americans express gratitude by overeating and pretending not to notice the kids drinking hard cider in the garage. The one day a year we collectively celebrate as a nation. What exactly are we celebrating? … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Holidays, Humor
Tagged alternate history, America, American History, Benjamin Franklin, Founding Flock, gobble cycle, parallel Earth, politics, Thanksgiving, turkey, Turkey Bomb, wattle
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The Real Value of Your Diploma: Why a Tier 1 Party School Changed My Life
I’m a big fan of education and I have a confession to make. I went to a Tier 1 Party School. You know the type, a university that regularly makes the Top 10 “Most Fun” lists, where the weekends start … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Science
Tagged college, education, Ivy League, student life, university
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Shiver Me Timbers, It Be Talk Like a Pirate Day! And Our Motto? Well…
Ahoy, ye landlubbers and salty dogs! Today be the one day o’ the year when we cast off the shackles o’ proper English and embrace the glorious tongue o’ the buccaneer! So hoist the Jolly Roger (metaphorically, unless ye got … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Holidays, Humor, Language
Tagged adventure, celebration, high seas, Jack Sparrow, philosophy, pirates, pop culture, satire, swashbuckling, Talk Like a Pirate Day
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The New Power Suit
When I was in graduate school, I landed a job with an international corporation. It was suit and tie and I loved it. I wasn’t just pretending to be an adult. I made it. I was the first of my … Continue reading
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Tagged dress code, Fall of Rome, fashion, flannel, Jedi Knight, pajama culture, pajamas, Star Wars, suit and tie
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