Friday, October 16, 2020
When I think of ostriches, the first thing that comes to mind is the poem “The Ostrich” by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, which does not paint a very flattering picture of its subject. Unfortunately, it’s not too far off from the truth. Job 39: 13-17 attests to the fact that […]
Abigail Snyder has traveled all around the world in her seventeen years. Her favorite places that she’s lived in are Germany and Austria, although she also lived in China for a a year when she was nine. After one year of writing for clay, Abby decided to return for her […]
Who would have guessed that this unusual and less-than-manageably-sized pet could become such an invaluable family member? Or that giant wild boars make good pets at all? What is this about a secret feud between pigs and roosters? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the tale of Susie. While only a […]
American toilets are boring. Staring up at the rectangle of ceiling framed by the four walls of the stall, my mind counts each tile for the fourth time. My jaw unhinges, letting out an airy yawn, as my mind slowly drifts off. ——————- I was thankful that the night air […]
Argos, namesake to Odysseus’ faithful dog, also shares that venerable creature’s characteristic of unbounded happiness at his master’s homecoming. On one such homecoming, Argos, eager as the paparazzi for a moment with Mum, got too close to the car, and his wagging signal of happiness was laid to eternal stillness […]