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Shores of Tripoli: The Attempted Cover-up of a National Disgrace
It's true what they say, hiding something in plain sight is an extremely effective method of concealment. We rarely question things that seem to be on display for all to see. Throughout history, this has worked wonders for inconvenient truths and national embarrassments. During Marine Corps basic training I was taught stories about heroic marines … Continue reading Shores of Tripoli: The Attempted Cover-up of a National Disgrace
Who Are You: Identity in an Age of Confusion
As Alice wanders through the forest looking for something to eat that might help her grow back to her normal size, she comes across a mushroom that is “about the same height as herself.” She stands on her tiptoes and discovers a caterpillar "quietly smoking a long hookah." After staring at each other for some … Continue reading Who Are You: Identity in an Age of Confusion
Desperate Times Call For Hopeful Measures
I was born and raised in Vigo County. My grandfather on my father’s side was a carpenter in the city, and my grandfather on my mother’s side was a farmer in the county. I can still vividly remember the awful smell down town, and I can just as vividly remember my friends in school talking … Continue reading Desperate Times Call For Hopeful Measures
Arcade Revival
There was a hill behind the house I grew up in that was steep enough to make it hard to walk down without running, but most of the time I was running anyway. I loved playing in the woods and this hill was my access point. My dad mowed it regularly, so the grass was … Continue reading Arcade Revival