Author Archives: shane

In The Shadows

This is the final lap. When this semester ends, I graduate. Twice. I will soon be a scientist and an artist, according to our education system. Oh, and a bachelor. Burning the candle at both ends–and in the middle–has left … Continue reading

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On The Horizon

Recent mornings, I have been enjoying the sunlight spilling over the weeping cherry tree here in Palkville, Pennsylvania. I decided to make a video so that other people could share in seeing this beauty. Then, I got carried away and … Continue reading

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Hunger In The Desert

This is a recent piece of academic writing. I have been nerding a good deal recently; I figure one good use for a blog is to reflect recent thoughts/works. I snatched a couple of images from around the googles to … Continue reading

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(good) time

After the last post, it is as appropriate as it will ever be to share my friend Jimmy’s joke. Q: Did you hear about the new corduroy pillows? A: They’re making all the headlines.    On wednesday, i turned in … Continue reading

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The Headlines

• I am nearly done the first draft of my honors thesis. It is a summation of a year of work, including research in Hawaii and South Africa. Tomorrow, I bike to campus to drop it off at my advisor’s … Continue reading

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Tall Buildings

Tuesday is post day. I’d like to make a play on words about not being at my post this week, because it is spring break. But that would be too much wordplay. But then again, saying what you are not … Continue reading

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Haps & Mishaps

The opposite of a mishap must surely be a hap. Here are a few recent haps and mishaps. Hap: I have decided (more like been forced by my brother, ha) to update this here blog every tuesday. Mishap: I waited … Continue reading

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thuoghts on the institution of college

Yes that was on purpose. I will spell the u and the o out of proper seqeunce if I feel so inclined. I mean, how improtant is order anwyay? Anyhow, I am beginning the process of saying goodbye to college. … Continue reading

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A Song & A Picture That Changed Me

Collin has always given awesome gifts. One Christmas, some years ago, I excitedly unwrapped a package he handed me. As the wrapping paper fell away, so did my excitement. Inside that package, inside that frame was a picture of me that … Continue reading

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Money, Music, Mindset.

Time for some gleaned words: When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators. Politics is the art of getting money from the rich and votes from the poor, with the pretext of … Continue reading

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