Flights of Fancy
An Observation of the Rare African Drop Bear, Lion Variant
Ah, the drop bear. Often thought of as an Australian myth, or an amusing joke used to scare tourists at the very least. As legend has it, they are koala-like in appearance, but with fearsome sharp teeth. They will ambush the unsuspecting who come within spitting distance of their arboreal perch. Drop bears are even referenced by Sir Terry Pratchett as one of the unusual creatures of Fourecks (an island eerily similar to Australia). The drop bear certainly seems to have Australian roots if cryptozoology were to tell the tale. But I have seen them. And I’m here to tell you the truth: drop bears are African, through and through.…
New Year, New Blog: Curing a Case of Wanderlust
In 2020, we learned what it was like to stay home. A lot. Generally there was no other choice, right? Especially for those of us who belong to an at-risk population (or love someone who is). I’m actually a raging introvert, but consecutive months of isolation have not been entirely positive for my normally super-rosy disposition. So what’s the best way to take charge of mental health and fight back against the overwhelming feeling of stir-crazy? Start a blog! Ok, maybe it’s not “the best” option. But I hate running too much to take up marathon training, so here we are... I’m afraid my 2020 was similar to that of…
