Author: Kara Kukovich
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To Be A Star In A Square World
I never was well-suited for civilization. I get overwhelmed by too many buildings, busy traffic, and swarms of people; I struggle with social expectations; I don’t follow time constraints well. I’d rather be left alone in the woods, or on a mountain top, or even in a desolate desert. After a difficult childhood and adolescence…
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Why I’m Fighting AI
More and more people around the world are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make their lives a little easier and more efficient. Teenagers are asking Chat GPT for dating advice, businessmen are managing their schedules with Google Assistant, and globetrotters are picking up new languages with Duolingo. The principal at my former school…
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Society’s Sight
We think we’ll be okay. As long as our bills are paid. More money, more money Will keep our skies sunny. Few see the fate we forge, The coming senseless scourge Sweeping through our world, Our blind greed unfurled. The price we all pay For the rich to pillage and play Is subtly sickening our…
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There I Am
I’ve heard it said. “Wherever you go, There you are.” Across so many moons I’ve tried to run, To run from myself. The race was fruitless, For “Wherever you go, There you are.” In India, Nepal, and even Laos I thought I’d lose myself, But instead, I found Another side of me, For “Wherever you…
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Bernadette’s Story, Part 2: Living, Loving, and Learning to Trust
Bernadette was by no means a perfect dog, but she was the perfect dog for me. She could be unpredictable, aggressive, and would bite you if you tried to touch her feet. But she loved me unconditionally with her whole being. She followed me like a shadow and cuddled near me when I was sad…
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Bernadette’s Story, Part 1: Meeting The Mongrel
The staff at the animal shelter looked at me like I was crazy when I told them I wanted to adopt Bernadette. I had been volunteering there for a few months and had become fond of this “high-risk” dog, despite all her growling and snarling. However, I feared, due to her behavior and long stay,…
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The Women’s Time
I am woman, hear me scream, Bursting every manmade seam, Sewn tight to keep me out, Unprepared for my shrill shout. Your final days are coming near. Our time to rule is finally here. Centuries usurped by men Has brought us to damnation, Wreaking war around the world, Fear, hate, greed unfurled, Love lost for…