Killer Earthquakes and Other Problems Beneath the Surface Silent and unexpected, without warning, they smite with irresistible force. All that dwells upon the surface is subject to the invisible fury of the earthquake. Shacks and mansions, buildings, bridges, and roadways; their permanence rendered illusory. Yet for all its titanic power, the earthquake, unlike other natural forces, [...]
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An original thinker whose interests cover the spectrum, Jesse enjoys writing satire, essays, fiction, and poetry. A novel is currently under way and will be based on the ideas set forth in The Happiness Principle series of posts published on this blog. ModernFolktales.com is Jesse's ongoing attempt to make sense out of the nonsensical—admittedly an absurd but fun task.