The St. Louis zoo is a landmark in the Midwest. It’s one of the top zoos in the country and… Read more “Post-COVID environment”
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A Brilliant Birthday History for the Brilliant Alexandre Dumas
https://litreactor.com/columns/a-brilliant-birthday-history-for-the-brilliant-alexandre-dumas Light some candles and eat some cake! The originator of two of my favorite classic works of literature was… Read more A Brilliant Birthday History for the Brilliant Alexandre Dumas
Be Free on George Orwell’s Birthday (Article)
https://litreactor.com/columns/be-free-on-george-orwells-birthday When I proposed writing about Orwell’s birthday I knew it would be a thing. Today I’m having to limit… Read more Be Free on George Orwell’s Birthday (Article)
Paganism in a Monotheist/Atheist Society
I’m a Pagan, a “witch,” a believer in old religions. My theological truths hold more spiritual meanings than most organized… Read more Paganism in a Monotheist/Atheist Society
An Indifference of Birds (Book Review)
https://www.amazon.com/An-Indifference-of-Birds/dp/1910010227 I’m hooked on Richard Smyth’s writing. Always witty and entertaining, it represents the best of independent publishing. His latest… Read more An Indifference of Birds (Book Review)
A Hiking Life
https://woodsreader.com/marketplace-1/subscription The trees, the grass, the air. It’s all so meaningful when you take a moment to stop worrying about… Read more A Hiking Life
From Gills to Lungs
My 7 year old is obsessed with amphibians. I remember their allure from my childhood when I went through my… Read more From Gills to Lungs
Balance in a World of Extremes
“Are you a good witch or a bad witch?” Pink glitter ruffles and smiles are great. They create plenty of… Read more Balance in a World of Extremes
Here we go, George Floyd…
Call it “toxic positivity” (yes this oxymoron now exists), I don’t care. I still believe that truth, justice, love, and… Read more Here we go, George Floyd…
2 Parks, 1 Mission
The woods are my home. I drive down windy lanes in search of a new spot. Anticipating breathtaking scenery, animal… Read more 2 Parks, 1 Mission
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 