*Writer’s note: This is going to be a very short essay because I have been destroyed by a cold — my first cold in three years — and am exhausted. …

Marissa Maciel & Anna Pook “Twitter CEO Elon Musk now says he wants to charge users $8 per month to retain their verification badge or obtain one on the platform — after an earlier report suggested he might seek even more for the privilege.” CBS News, 11/02/2022 Twitter: Interact with…

Finding nature in the city.

By Marissa Maciel Hi kids, Happy Halloween! I hope you’re having fun trick-or-treating. Unfortunately, I have some bad news. It’s about the supply chain shortage we’re having. As we all know, the supply chain has been completely wrecked. …

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Each one perfectly designed — just as a Virgo would want them to be. — · Place a houseplant on a trapdoor with a sign that reads, “Can you identify this plant for me?” · Send the Virgo a phishing email with the subject line, “A Polite Person Wants To Talk About Books and/or Television With You.” · Invite the Virgo to a fake seminar…

By Marissa Maciel “The Waukesha Board of Education opted out of a federal program in June that gives all students free lunch. Waukesha was the only district in the state to opt out…. Karin Rajnicek, a board member said, “I feel like this is a big problem, and it’s really…

By Meghan O’Neill and Marissa Maciel Is it me or does it seem like the recent Covid Delta “variant” is less a “variant” and more “the next wave of Corona that will keep us indoors for another year”? Does the thought of having to figure out what to make for…

by Marissa Maciel Congratulations on finishing your book! Now that you’ve reached this epic milestone you’re ready for another epic experience — a photo session with our knife-juggling photographer! Many of our customers have questions about what the session will be like; we’ve got answers in our FAQ. Will the…