Nov 10, 2021, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Wrenwoods Golf Course, 100 Cusabee Trail, Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404

After being on medical leave for 22 months due to cancer, the author talks about her experience going through the Medical Inspection procedure every few months. She describes the anxiety and tension she experiences before these appointments, when a lone doctor looks over her medical history and decides whether or not she may work while she waits impatiently for the results. The author mentions that she makes an effort to be upbeat by monitoring how the other patients behave and figuring out how stressed they are. She urges readers to help her navigate this difficult process and manage the physical and mental toll it takes by smiling if they happen to meet paths.

Despite its modest appearance, the author describes the common earwig, or "cortapichas," as a surprisingly strong and skilled bug. The earwig is described as a stealth, lethal "ninja of nature" that may lurk anywhere and launch an unexpected attack. In contrast to more aggressive insects, the earwig's self-control and capacity to harness its potential without resorting to needless aggression are also praised by the author. They find it adorable because the author presents the earwig as an autonomous, voracious, and content creature. Overall, the article encourages the reader to respect this often-maligned bug by humorously highlighting the earwig's impressive qualities while also recognizing its relative harmlessness to people.

While fishing on Lake Arcadia, David Roberts and his companion Skylar experienced an amazing experience. As they floated along, the boat began to move independently, and Skylar's thick fishing line snapped. They engaged in a fierce 30-minute battle with a massive, invisible monster that was obviously not your typical fish. The fishers were left surprised and confused when the creature eventually broke free, even though they managed to catch a glimpse of its enormous, white underside. The game warden speculated that the creature was either a massive flathead catfish or possibly an alligator, which would be an incredibly rare find in the lake, based on the facts they described, including the overwhelming power, the strange diving habit, and the lack of regular fish movements.