Cartoon – On Planet Definitelynotours
Author: Antarctica Journal
Poem – Sending My Love Across The Distance (By Melissa Mendelson)
Sending My Love Across The Distance Our childhood was shared with laughter and tears. Two grown women talking over coffee warmed up my mind whenever I thought ahead, but where has that future gone now? We never saw that distance grow between us, and now there lies the bridge built between where I stand and where you are. Our […]
Read moreCartoon – The 2 Kinds Of Forgetfulness
Poem – Secrets of The Heart (By Lynn Long)
Feelings of uncertainty trapped inside absurdity As leaden stones of gray keep the hearts frailty at bay Hidden jewels, the souls fool Treasures beyond endeavor Forever to remain Forbidden to impart The secrets of one’s heart.
Read moreJohn Barrymore Quote – Happiness
“Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.” ― John Barrymore
Read moreCartoon – What Babies Are Thinking
Japan to hunt 950 whales for “scientific research”
The Japanese whaling fleet is reportedly heading into the seas around Antarctica, drawing widespread condemnation from campaigners. Japan’s fleet of six ships left the port of Shimonoseki, western Japan with a quota of 940 minke whales and 10 fin whales. Calls for the Australian government to intervene have been rejected by the environment minister, Senator Ian Campbell. Japan’s whaling program, […]
Read morePoem – At the Gazebo in Winter (By Danny P. Barbare)
At the Gazebo in Winter Under the gazebo, a shade of gray I can hear and see the lake lapping, just beyond the pines. Unlike winter, the empty campsites and hardwood trees I have my art called poetry.
Read moreFran Lebowitz Quote – Winning The Lottery
“I’ve done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.” – Fran Lebowitz
Read moreThe Evolution of Giant Prehistoric Penguins
Paleontologists have discovered that giant penguins that were almost 6 feet tall and weighed about 220 pounds roamed the earth over 61 million years ago. Researchers have uncovered some penguin fossils that they believe roamed the earth at the same time as the dinosaurs. The modern-day Emperor Penguin is the largest living penguin standing at about 3.9 feet tall and […]
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