by John Merryman While it is natural to explain social issues in the general context to which they relate, the result is usually that the conversation goes in circles or divides into opposing sides. I think that to really peel away the processes at work, we should examine what is going on from the perspective of basic physical processes. As Newton said; “For every … [Read more...] about Occupying Money.
The Younger Generation ASKS WENDY.
by Wendy Darling Dear Wendy,I am writing on behalf of a group of friends. We have all been together for quite a while now and some thoughts have been troubling many of us. We all share the same creator, a very popular author in her day, and, so, similar problems. Most of us are children (and we remain children…she never had us grow up) and those … [Read more...] about The Younger Generation ASKS WENDY.
IN THIS ISSUE #51.
IN THIS ISSUE #51: OCCUPY EVERYTHING. OCCUPYING HOPE, by Diane Mierzwik. If we're going to successfully occupy anything, first rule is don't run away from difficult questions... OCCUPY, YOURSELF!, by Harvey Lillywhite. And of course one difficult question is how … [Read more...] about IN THIS ISSUE #51.
The Children Issue.
The Children Issueby the EditorIt's a good thing we found someone to cover the #Occupy Movement for EAP just in time for the CHILDREN issue, since if #Occupy is about anything, it's about what kind of a world we're leaving the kids. Mira Allen, a young journalist, volunteered to write her take on it for us, and we think it's one of those pieces you'll … [Read more...] about The Children Issue.
Pirate, Woman, Mascot, Pet.
by Marie Davis & Margaret J. Hults. Nothing made appetites thunder like the Frisch’s Big Boy. His soft coo of laughter and effeminate mannerisms veiled the fact that he was fifteen feet tall and made of plastic. Tattoo flushed cheeks and neon pink lips gave him a contagious, puckish glow. Big Boy was the perfect pop icon—a garish restaurant mascot … [Read more...] about Pirate, Woman, Mascot, Pet.