Tag Archives: Lord Of The Flies

The Great Blizzard of 1978

Forty years ago today, I thought the end was near.  I found myself confronted by a pack of snarling, howling, wild animals; a metal mesh gate the only thing separating me from certain disembowelment.   I had armed myself, but doubted … Continue reading

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Civilization Breaks Down: Lord Of The Flies Reenacted In The Restroom

  When a tornado hit the St. Louis airport recently, people were told to take shelter in the restrooms.   Airport video showed men and women running through the flying debris, past the opposite gender’s restroom to get to “their” restroom.  My cousin … Continue reading

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