The ship of Theseus

There are a lot of things we can learn from history. The people who lived before us were sometimes pretty clever and thought of things that seemed way ahead of their time. Sometimes it makes me wonder if I should have paid more attention during history class. But seeing how riddled with boring material a … Continue reading The ship of Theseus →

Anxiety in animals

I’ve been delivering mail for almost seven years at this point. Whenever summer comes around there’s always lots of insects. Little flies and other critters will land on my bike. There’s a large basket-like thing on the front of it that holds my parcels. It’s super convenient and also bright orange. I presume insects might … Continue reading Anxiety in animals →

Propaganda is terrifying

I wasn’t sure if I was ever going to write about the current conflict in Ukraine. As much as this feels more shocking to me than most other conflicts in the world have, probably because Ukraine seems a lot closer than most other countries with big conflicts do, at the end of the day there … Continue reading Propaganda is terrifying →

Valentine’s Day

I’m a fairly bitter person. I know this and I’ve long accepted this about myself. Whenever Valentine’s day runs around I can’t help but think about how it’s a marketing scheme to sell flowers and chocolate. And it for sure is that. But it’s also a day to be thankful for those around us. I’m … Continue reading Valentine’s Day →

Sensory Overload

Loud noises, bright lights, flashy colors, busy streets, long train rides, large squares, crowded restaurants, cold weather, warm weather, shouting, car alarms, fireworks, and busy classrooms. I could continue making a list for hours and I’d still not get close to writing about all the things that can cause sensory overload. And I’m still one … Continue reading Sensory Overload →

New Year Resolutions

Like a lot of people, I have a habit of making lofty and ambitious New Year resolutions every single year and rarely ever keeping those promises. 2021 was a little bit different in that regard for me. I started eating healthier, drinking less soda than before and later on in the year I even started … Continue reading New Year Resolutions →