The Miracle of Birth
Is there anything more heartwarming and beautiful than the miracle of birth? Particularly so, when it happens in the wild. Here then is the rarely seen birth of a red bell pepper. Just one more […]
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Insider Art
(This poem previously appeared in Defenestration.) Insider Art “American Student Rescued after Getting Stuck in Giant Vagina Sculpture in Germany.” New York Daily News, June 23, 2014 Twenty-two firefighters labored to deliver you, yours a […]
I’m too young to be a Grandma.
In the early part of August, 2012, I got an interesting phone call while at work. Daughter: Mom, if you had to hear some big news, would you want to hear it on the phone […]
Nigerien Peanut Chicken Stew and Birth Control
Nigerien Entree PEANUT CHICKEN STEW INGREDIENTS 3 chicken breasts 1 small eggplant* 1 leek 1 medium onion 3 potatoes 4 tomatoes 4½ tablespoons peanut butter 2½ tablespoons peanut oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 pili […]
Unicorn Bites 6/4/14
What my pregnant wife and I brought to the maternity ward: 2 laptops 2 smartphones 1 tablet 0 desire to talk to each other — Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) June 4, 2014 Me: Are you sure […]
A Glimpse Of What’s Ahead
National elections are closing in. So it’s time for politicians to try to connect by relating all the struggles they’ve overcome. So here’s what I’d love to see. I’d give anything to have a candidate […]
Give This Guy A Crown
The English do go crazy over royal births. Researchers think this is because it’s the only time a regular person in England sees the words “royal” and “labor” in the same sentence. For the big […]
Snooki Gives Birth!
Snooki has given birth to a baby boy! In honor of the blessed event, MTV has bestowed upon its newest Jersey Shore cast member a multitude of gifts including: a liftetime supply of Axe body spray, […]
No Lowly Manger Where Beyonce Gave Birth
TMZ has posted pictures of a VIP delivery room suite at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City where Beyonce gave birth. As it turns out, Beyonce and her husband, Jay-Z had the […]
Christmas Traditions I Have Abandoned
At this time of year, many people stop and reflect on life. They think about their family Christmas traditions and the important role they play in their lives. I do that too, but I reflect […]