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Buying Clothing Gifts To Turn Our Loved Ones Into Superstars

Last week, we discovered how to determine our loved ones’ color palettes so we can buy them clothes with colors that make them shine.  This week, we will examine the last piece of fashion mastery skills to make our loved ones look stunning: clothes that suit their body type.  Everyone can look spectacular with these… Read more »

Fly on the Wall—Interpolation, Part II

That we all desire life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is core to the ideology of our neighbours to the south.   It’s hard to quibble with such a phrase; this simple sentence seems the bedrock of any true democracy founded on the rule of law and an equitable application of equal opportunity for all…. Read more »

Cities in Six—Roskilde, Denmark

Roskilde, Denmark’s 10th-largest city, is about 30 kilometres west of the Danish capital city of Copenhagen.  One of Denmark’s oldest cities, Roskilde was once the capital of Denmark and still retains close ties to the Danish monarchy.  Since 1971 the city has hosted the annual Roskilde Festival, one of the largest music festivals in Europe…. Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Science Fiction Sub-Genres

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

[blue rare]—Springtime Dreaming Indoors

I’m not sure when I’ve more intensely looked forward to the arrival of springtime.  I’m a lifelong lover of winter, and a proud resident of a very winter-oriented city.  But …  As I’m writing this, it is currently minus-9 degrees Celsius, with a windchill that drags it down to minus-18.  Last night, the northeast wind… Read more »

AU Events: AI Uses and Misuses

At times, it can be difficult to find a sense of community in the AU digital sphere.  However, there are a great deal of events occurring on a consistent basis.  These range from style guide tips for assignments to research tips and tricks. This Voice Magazine writer recently had a chance to attend a new… Read more »

[blue rare]A Higher Form of Life

There is nothing more miraculous than you, nothing more astonishing than me.  The way we can hold our breath for such a long time, or peel an apple in a single long strip, or make music with our brains, our fingers, our breath.  The way we can sometimes set aside our own needs, our own… Read more »