A common historical conclusion within our country is that the individuals who have earned the honor of being considered our greatest presidents were, more often than not, the very ones who did not desire the job at all. Rather, they felt a need to take on that daunting task as part of their duty to guarantee the preservation of our republic. No person personified this thought … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Our Very First Election
Archives for 2019
Men on Boats
Undertaking Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus means tackling a fractured narrative following Powell and his titular men on boats down the Grand Canyon. The story finds itself divided into sections of land and river, where the latter becomes focused more on physicality and staging than dialogue or character interaction. The play is no outstanding work of narrative, with a … [Read more...] about Men on Boats
Sugar and Spice: Speculaas Cookies and the Ascent of Cookie Butter
Biscoff. Belgian Spice Cookies. Dutch Windmill Cookies. Spekulatious. Speculoos. Dutch Speculaas Koekjes (cookies) have been adapted and renamed numerous times throughout history, but none are quite as good as the originals. These spicy cookies embody the warm and comforting feelings we seek out during those cold winter months and are part of cultural traditions that have roots … [Read more...] about Sugar and Spice: Speculaas Cookies and the Ascent of Cookie Butter
The Reversal of Power in the Witch-hunt
The term witch-hunt has been used throughout history to describe events in America. It has even been recently used to describe the Me Too Movement. However, there are many misconceptions about the Salem Witch Trials. Women suspected of being witches were not burned at the stake nor were they were tied up and thrown into lakes to see if they would sink or float. The mania over … [Read more...] about The Reversal of Power in the Witch-hunt
How Sustainable is Soy? (hint: at present, not very)
Soy is often thought to be a key component in a sustainable diet. As a staple in most vegetarian and vegan diets because of its different plant-based nutritional benefits, soy and soy products are considered a “greener” alternative to “animal agriculture”, which accounted for approximately 14.5 percent to 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2018. But following … [Read more...] about How Sustainable is Soy? (hint: at present, not very)