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As the world observes Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, it marks more than just an acknowledgment of a condition. It represents a global movement that’s evolved from simply understanding autism to actively embracing and celebrating the unique individuals, like myself, who are part of the autistic community. For many of us, this day is…
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The digital world has evolved exponentially in the last few decades. With it, our relationship with technology dramatically changed, as well. So, discovering that Windows 3.1 works in DosBox on Mac, an emulator that allows old DOS applications to run on modern hardware, is a revelation with the potential to transport me back in time.…
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The potency of the human mind is unparalleled, yet we resist truths that make us uncomfortable. Indeed, the incredible power of the human mind is often constrained by self-imposed boundaries and societal expectations. We have the capacity for profound creativity, deep understanding, and remarkable innovation. Yet, we frequently shy away from ideas that challenge our…
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In this glorious postmodern age, in which we enjoy more solutions than actual problems, we seem to be inventing problems just to keep ourselves entertained. It seems in the globalization of humanity we’ve collectively decided that life would be too dull without a few manufactured crises to spice things up. After all, what’s the point…
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When I was growing up, I was often told I had “potential.” My teachers, relatives, and even random neighbors who saw me lugging around stacks of books too big for my scrawny arms would nod approvingly and tell me, “You’re going places.” Of course, they never specified where I was going—just that I was going.…
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On a rainy afternoon, where the world outside my windows blurs into a watercolor haze, I’ll turn to cradling a well-worn book. I often choose the books I read on a whim, as if it were calling to me from a crowded shelf. A book worthy of my attention should feel like stepping into an…
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A version of this essay appears in my essay collection, Cloud Pieces. Long ago, the Roman Senate was the epicenter of imperial governance. It was a swirling vortex of ambition and intrigue. Clad in the trappings of their station, these men of power engaged in ceaseless political maneuvering. Their voices echoed through the Senatorial chambers,…
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“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” – Rene Descartes How do you seek the truth? Do you try to verify what you already believe, or do you put your own beliefs up to scrutiny…
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If there’s one thing that absolutely perturbs me about 21st century society, it’s an obsession with time management. Yes, our limited time on this earth is our greatest and most valuable resource. But my experience is that many folks spend more time overoptimizing our schedules and actually waste time in the process. In gathering my…
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Taken at the Presque Isle State Park with my Leica Q3 in Erie, Pennsylvania! ~ Artemis (Amelia) Desertsong