The Universe Vs Baby Back Ribs

What is empty space? Is it nothingness? Is it actually possible to have true nothingness? Could empty space be to us what a block of glass is to a ray of light?
How big is the universe? Does it have a hard edge? What lies outside the edge? What would you see if you went close to [...]

Ode to eBay

Came to this land,
To survive another day..
Day after day, still too bland
Hung on by just a strand,
Until I landed at eBay.

It was a beacon of light
Its foes cowered in fright,
The strength of its community,
Granted it virtual immunity
Under custodians sight,
No one dared slight,
Unto this giant’s might.

As with all blinding power
The custodians went slowly sour
Took the community [...]