Today I want to talk super quick about Kant’s Axe, also known as the Inquiring Murderer. Immanuel Kant believes that all moral judgments should be rationally supported: He is a moral absolutist: what is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong. There is no need to debate the scenario, because right and wrongContinue reading “Kant’s Thought Experiment (writers learning about their characters)”
Category Archives: Who Loves Animals?
Democracy
Are we nearing our expiration date? My sister reminded me of an argument we had when we were in our bar-hopping age. I had been influenced to believe democracy couldn’t last beyond 250 years, she thought that was crazy talk. Today she reminded me of that argument and says she sees how its possible forContinue reading “Democracy”
Ze Frank is so bad, he’s good.
(better than good, he’s the best!) As you read this blog I feel I should state that although my books are for children, I don’t expect them to be my blog audience. This blog is for the parents. It’s not always innocent. With that out of the way…. No matter how hard my day gets, watchingContinue reading “Ze Frank is so bad, he’s good.”
Can Ants Shrink and Regrow Their Brains? — Plant Science by Atrimed
For most ant colonies, there is a simple hierarchy: a single queen lays all the eggs, and a caste system of workers manages everything else – food gathering, baby ants, war, etc. The rest of the ants are sterile, only males & queens can reproduce. The colony normally dies when the Queen dies. The Indian […]Continue reading “Can Ants Shrink and Regrow Their Brains? — Plant Science by Atrimed”
A little something to brighten the day
When this “Friends Furever” video first came out, I watched it on loop. When I feel like reassuring myself that the world really is as amazing as I think, I find myself searching out this old and true comforter. I hope your day is bright and inspired! Annie
Now I get it!
As I throw back the covers and plop onto the mattress I suddenly realize something very important. One of the reasons I get so little done each day is because I am so absolutely amazed by all the beauty this world has on display. Seriously. Today I spent 5 minutes just looking at a jumpingContinue reading “Now I get it!”
Annie Harmon 