Call-backs, act-outs, the rule of three, how hard can it be? Looking at the current state of comedy, you might have already quit your job and started driving to the nearest city, eager to find yourself

When consciousness is slipping and it doesn't matter what's covering you. You could be reading a book, watching a movie, or running a marathon. You could be one call away from the biggest score of your

A black veil surrounds me in a chill chamber as I wait for the lights. It comes in darting wisps barely penetrating the abyss. Gripping a broom handle and dustbin with shoulders slightly rolled forward,

I couldn't think anymore. There was so much that I didn't know that I was struggling to realize what I did. Trains passed by and I waited on the terminal with the rush of traffic on both sides. The sun

The Errant New Testament by Paul Archer To clarify the question of, "Are the gospels reliable historical documents?" one has to determine what "reliable" and "historical"

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“How did you do that?” Nikolai asked. “How did you wake yourself up?” “I've been waiting a long time to do that,” the clone said turning to the pod behind him. He read the label, “I know this clone.” His

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Whether it's the unforgettable music, the heroic tale of an underdog, or the compelling characters, The Lion King is simply the greatest movie of all time. On the surface you might think, "Hey, this

I thought this was a great podcast highlighting some nuances in PC culture as well as real environmental concerns that go beyond "climate change." Context of the podcast - A liberal professor

The Clone Bible - Chapter 3 - Nikolai watched the large steel doors open and close for a third time. Everyone in the room looked nervous. Nail biting, sideways glances, and elbows leaned forward on fidgeting

I'm curious how bots scour Steem and if/how they can detect original content. It seems like there is a war between human users electing content and bots or spammers growing in an artificial way. I don't

The Clone Bible - Chapter 2 - In the deep reaches of space, a convoy of Conventionalist ships travels towards the opening to another dimension. They hope to begin a colony without first being detected.

The Clone Bible - Chapter 1 - The pattered booms shook and woke Nikolai at his desk, the feint, crackling of fireworks flashing across the colony's structures far below him. The buildings fumed with vapors,

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Everyday we buy things we don't need. We do this to be happy. Whether it is the lure of a sales pitch or a disarming image, we only realize the trick that has been played on us after the money has left

There is a disconnect between how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us. We go out everyday with an idea of how we relate to others, but this is only verified in public. From privacy to performance,

Meaning is a mixture of energy and will. An idea starts out fleeting and simple until it's grasped. Ideas resist identification in a laborious process that demands uncovering. A master quickly uncovers

I have never had a personal relationship with a dog until 6 months ago when I moved in with Flip. I grew up as the son of a veterinarian and dog breeder, so although I tended to many dogs, I never had

They return to their drinks and huddle in the shadows as a snaking line disperses with each name produced. Laughing groups and intent faces hovering over notebooks all wait to clutch an unbiased microphone