All posts filed under “blatant lies”
Paperclip Safari 6: The Blackest Friday
And so, the mighty Silverback Titan emerged from the frozen earth, looking for his lost pack (of paperclips). Titan missed his mate Strawberry the most. And the cub, little Pipa. The two juveniles he could leave–and Titan grated silvery metal jaw as he hopped along,… Read More
Paperclip Safari 5: Paperclip Savers Are Environmentalists Too
Did you know that even some of nature’s greatest and solitary beasts will come together in times of distress? The Bald Eagle is an example. Normally solitary when not part of a mated pair, bald eagles will defend territories and are unafraid of fighting showy… Read More
Paperclip Safari 4: The Origin of Office Supplies Species
What happens when you google ‘the origin of the wild paperclip’ and nothing substantial comes up? Well, another great thing about Washington, DC, is that you can find any wonderful book about any topic your heart might dream of… at the Library of Congress. While… Read More
Paperclip Safari 3: The Stripey Link Clan
The other side of the issue. Last week, while explaining the Paperclip Bar, it occurred to me that most people probably only have experience with the tamed paperclips we see on our desks: handfuls upon handfuls of the bowed Silverbacks. Sad, listless creatures having finally… Read More