Isabel Ryan Theriot

2 weeks ago | antigravitymagazine.com | Steven Melendez |Isabel Ryan Theriot

The few who dare, must speak and speak againTo right the wrongs of many. Speech, thank God,No vested power in this great day and landCan gag or throttle. Press and voice may cryLoud disapproval of existing ills;May criticise oppression and condemnThe lawlessness of wealth-protecting lawsWelcome to May! Not only is this month perfect for basking in sunny and temperate weather, but on one special day we get to celebrate the freedom to speak our minds in print.

1 month ago | antigravitymagazine.com | Steven Melendez |Isabel Ryan Theriot

Howdy! It’s April, and down here in N’awlins (please don’t pronounce it that way) we are currently enjoying beautiful weather, a plethora of food and music festivals, and, my personal favorite, dat sweet, sweet crawfish! While there are 339 species of crawdadios—39 of which are found in Louisiana—the two types of these lil decapod cuties that are targeted for commercial consumption here in the Pelican State are the Red Swamp Crawfish (Procambarus clarkii) and the Southern White River Crawfish...