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Jungle Writers

David P. Kronmiller, Editor-In-Chief
Notes from the Jungle
Matthew Tullman, Current Events Editor
On current events.
Joyce Chen Blogging from New York.
Tharuna Devchand Blogging from South Africa.
J Lampinen
Our resident comic strip, Congo & Steve
Joanna Lord
Blogging on life, art and spirituality.
Jeremy Olsen
Director of Development emeritus and occasional commentator.
Dan Rickabus
On things musical.
Nicky Schildkraut
On poetry.

Plus guest writers and past staff, including Zach Fehst, Amy Reynolds, Aaron Vaccaro, Jae Day, Sarah Jawaid, Scott Martin, and Bronson Picket.
August 19, 2010, at 12:57 am — audio podcast | Avocado Jungle Blogcast

Amy Reynolds- Government, Politics, and My Total Lack of Passion

Politics, schmolitics- why can’t people just say everything clearly so government isn’t so hard to understand! And bring me a Mai Tai while you’re at it! By Amy Reynolds. Read by Jae Day.  Podcast.

August 19, 2010, at 12:56 am — Blogs | Guest Blogs | Uncategorized

Government, Politics, and My Total Lack of Passion

Politics, schmolitics- why can’t people just say everything clearly so government isn’t so hard to understand! And bring me a Mai Tai while you’re at it!

August 6, 2010, at 1:28 am — Blogs | Guest Blogs | Uncategorized

A billionaire? yes, please!

Not only is this a fun song- which is really is- but it also sums up a desire that I think most Americans have- to be rich, and live a fabulous life. Count me in! I’m not gonna deny it, I crave wealth, like most. I’m not afraid to admit it and sound shallow and [...]

July 26, 2010, at 4:31 pm — Blogs | Guest Blogs / / / / /

Guest blogger AMY REYNOLDS: Lessons learned from Those with Less

Exposure to a life you don’t want to live can teach you a little bit about yourself, and the world, if you let it happen.

July 19, 2010, at 7:01 pm — Blogs | Guest Blogs / / / / / / /

Guest blogger AMY REYNOLDS: Relationships are hard… even with The News

My relationship with the news over my life span has changed from ambivalence, to obsession, to frustration, to acceptance.

July 14, 2010, at 2:09 pm — Blogs | Guest Blogs /

Guest blogger AMY REYNOLDS: It’s the Little Things

Success can be big – like money and cars; or it can be small – like making sure you don’t say something stupid.

June 29, 2010, at 4:30 pm — Blogs | Guest Blogs / / / /

Guest blogger AMY REYNOLDS: Everyday Creativity

Why is the “tortured artistic soul” valued higher than others who are creative in the way they do more mundane things?

June 18, 2010, at 6:49 pm — Blogs | Guest Blogs / /

Guest Blogger AMY REYNOLDS: Science AS Religion

Just because a person in a white doctor’s coat doesn’t mean all his words are gospel truth.