Protests turned to destruction on the campus of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as the much fought over “Silent Sam” confederate memorial fell from its pedestal on the campus grounds.
You can create reasonably immersive, fairly convincing setting by remembering a simple five-letter acronym.
MERPS: Social, Political, Economic, Religious, and Military.
From tiny little subsistence bands to mighty intergalactic empires, from sword-and-sorcery barbarian epics to swashbuckling adventure on the high seas, these five dimensions allow you to cover every major aspect required to create conflict and a memorable story.
So, the other day I tweeted disagreement with popular Twitter personality Jesse Kelly, and found myself at the bottom of a dog pile.
So let’s say that you want to read something literary, but you only have but so much time.
Here’s a way to kill two birds with one stone.
Ordinary Sunday Brunch is Ordinary Times cultural quick links for you enjoyment. This week; music, art, history, food, and architecture.
The US Supreme Court ruling in the Masterpiece Cakeshop same-sex wedding cake case was a clear, decisive, incontrovertible punt- and its inaction has had consequences.
Linky Friday is Ordinary Time’s Friday tradition of compiling links from around the world and across the web straight to you. This week a special tribute to the Queen of Soul, with links and a soundtrack by the legend herself.
When the supreme court of any country has to step in to settle a bitterly contested question of medical ethics, you know the case has the potential for far-reaching consequences.
I can’t say for certain when the first time I ever heard an Aretha Franklin album was. Her music was simply always there, in the the same way that Ella’s music was always there. I was weaned on her music, and to it.
The Roman Catholic Church does not need reforming. It needs a reckoning. And it must start at the top. Pope Francis should lead by example, take responsibility, and resign. Now.
After having hinted that he would do so back in July, President Trump today revoked former Director Central Intelligence John Brennan’s security clearance.
Thanks to your generosity, we were able to upgrade our service plan. Hopefully this will help us address some of our performance issues.
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on Greenland Won’t Be Red, White, and BlueJosh Marshall is getting Iraq II vibes about the Greenland Discourse: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/…
on President Biden Affirms the Passage of the ERAOh I didn't read all the way to the bottom -- maybe they're also writing the speeches? on President Biden Affirms the Passage of the ERAWe're in garbage time now, the third-stringers are running the socials.
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