150 Pokémon: A Virtual WordPress Painting Exhibit
This portfolio of Pokémon art is the culmination of a personal project that I enjoyed undertaking. I hope you like these works as much as I savored creating them. All […]
Biology 101 Is Now in Session
The following poem discusses the dangers of Darwinism if it is taken too far: How social Darwinism promotes eugenics. This poem is not meant to be taken literally. It was also inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem, “Cultural Exchange”.
Alone in the Universe
A poem about loneliness and hope that is perhaps my most important one so far.
When Churches Become Cults
A poem about the line between healthy belief and radicalism, regardless of faith.
Of Monsters and Men and the Arts
A poem about art and the human condition.
It’s a Wonderful Life After All!
Just how much of our lives can we claimAs our own amidst the histories named,Which people across space and timeBear witness to the thingsThat happen to us and those we […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: The 2021 Painting Collection is finally open for your viewing pleasure, and other news
Breaking news about Andrew's artwork and books - October 2021
An Artist's Metanoia
Girded with the Sash of Knowledge,Decorated by the power to use itTo rescue whomever she chooses,My muse is amazed and amusedBy the spirit of her followers that drives themTo ardently […]
I Am the Jew
A poem that directly confronts the ideological core of Anti-Semitism, and its foul absurdity.
Science ›
Off Topic: The Science and Plight of Beluga Sturgeon
The beluga sturgeon is arguably the world’s largest living species of bony fish (Osteichthys) Damming the Volga Following the end of World War II, the U.S.S.R. underwent massive post-war industrialization. […]
On Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico
On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in American History, Hurricane Isaac struck New Orleans and ravaged the area with 16 inches of rain and abrasive 80-mph […]
Off Topic: How Rent Works in Fisheries
In economics, the term “rent” is often confused with economic profit. Profit (π) can be measured over the short-term or the long run. In the short term, profit is equal […]
On Food: A Basic Biological Guide to Healthy Eating
It’s finally October, which means winter is around the corner. This time of year is defined by falling leaves, schoolwork, and the arrival of cold weather. The change of seasons […]
Essays ›
Inside the Bite: The Komodo Dragon
Inside the Bite: The Komodo Dragon Varanus komodoensis is the world’s largest living lizard. Known as the Komodo dragon because of its enormous size, a fully grown Varanus komodoensis can […]
The Biological Profile of the Malaria Parasite
Malaria’s Taxonomy: Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Protista (Chromalveolata) Phylum: Apicomplexa Class: Aconoidasida Order: Haemosporida Family: Plasmodiidae Genus: Plasmodium Species involved: falciparum, vivax, malariae, ovale, knowlesi An Introduction to Malaria Malaria, from […]
Against the Times: Is Moving Just the Thing You Need?
“Is Moving Just the Thing You Need?” by Ken Torrino, Web Relations for Douglas Elliman, brokers for New York City real estate. Edited by Andrew Blitman, “The Written Blit” It is […]
Asian Carp: The Mississippi River Invaders
Invasive species abound in North America. Some, like the zebra mussel, arrived in the United States unintentionally. Others, like kudzu, the Burmese python, and the common pigeon, were purposefully introduced […]
Poetry ›
Biology 101 Is Now in Session
The following poem discusses the dangers of Darwinism if it is taken too far: How social Darwinism promotes eugenics. This poem is not meant to be taken literally. It was also inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem, “Cultural Exchange”.
Alone in the Universe
A poem about loneliness and hope that is perhaps my most important one so far.
When Churches Become Cults
A poem about the line between healthy belief and radicalism, regardless of faith.
Of Monsters and Men and the Arts
A poem about art and the human condition.
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Alone in the Universe
A poem about loneliness and hope that is perhaps my most important one so far.
Of Monsters and Men and the Arts
A poem about art and the human condition.
Biology 101 Is Now in Session
The following poem discusses the dangers of Darwinism if it is taken too far: How social Darwinism promotes eugenics. This poem is not meant to be taken literally. It was also inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem, “Cultural Exchange”.
150 Pokémon: A Virtual WordPress Painting Exhibit
This portfolio of Pokémon art is the culmination of a personal project that I enjoyed undertaking. I hope you like these works as much as I savored creating them. All […]
Mother Elephant
This poem is an excerpt from my book, "Wild Writers: The Animal World's Greatest Poets"
On Food: A Basic Biological Guide to Healthy Eating
It’s finally October, which means winter is around the corner. This time of year is defined by falling leaves, schoolwork, and the arrival of cold weather. The change of seasons […]
The Happiness Theory
What does it mean to be happy?
Albatross
Light, Streamlined form, The kite-bird Floats for hours On the Ocean’s breath With gentle flaps Of giant wings. Feathered master Of air and sea, The rider of thermals Glides on […]
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