Coffee Break

It’s World Art Day. Henry Faulkner was a Kentucky poet and painter. An eccentric animal lover he was often accompanied about town by his pet goat Alice, a frequent subject

First-time pet owners in Oklahoma have found themselves in a remarkable situation. I’m enjoying watching their story unfold. They better name one of the babies 42. Let’s talk about cephalopods.

Glasses you can adjust for near or far with a swipe of the frame? I hope this is the future of eyewear and not an April Fool’s joke. I would

I’m not a fan of pranks. Most of them are mean-spirited. But I got a kick out of a Kentucky man who poked fun at a friend in a good

Tomorrow is the first day of Spring. I’m planning to celebrate the equinox in a way that honors the memory of my grandmother, by Spring cleaning. I’m a neat freak

Like most people, I’ve heard of the illegal harvesting of ginseng. But I first became aware that Venus Flytrap poaching was also a thing from an episode of Criminal in

Apples are among my least favorite fruits. I’m always somewhat bemused by the number of varieties offered at the grocery store. If I buy apples for a pie or other

To distract myself from the world’s ugliness, I have been watching lots of dance videos. I might be a little obsessed with Kamil Kaya, or Mr Blue Suit as he’s

DeadSplinter is a book-loving group. You tell us on The Brain Drain what you’re reading, but I’d like to know how you read. I love actual books, but being a