March 21, 2020 Scientists say that COVID-19 may kill 5% of Earth’s population if it […]
Author: Parker LaMascus
Ode to a Mistress
The starry firmament above thee pales! Thine sparkling eye, coquettish, yet naive, thy velvet skin […]
arcana ad mortem 3: The Physics of Star Wars
In science fiction, more than any other genre, the role of Science is to make […]
“Only a Sith deals in absolutes”: Star Wars as Hermeneutic, Part 4
When I was in third grade, my Sunday school teachers made an ill-fated attempt to […]
The Psychology of Magic (the Gathering)
My best-kept secret is that I have avidly played the trading card game Magic: the […]
Ten Original(ish) Proverbs
The wise man knows his nemesis to be // Moral inertia and entropy. No image […]
Forecast 1/8/2020: Thunderclouds, Chance of Rain
Rain scours the heartland of America clean, and the tides swallow the coast. The harvest […]
long days, short years: part 3 (conclusion)
“Life is a long routine, interrupted by moments of wonder and memorable mistakes. Therefore, open […]
