#metaphor tag - Briefly

July DanceWatch: An overflow of dances as tempting as a glass or two of fine wine * Oregon ArtsWatch

July's dance performances are metaphorically described as summer wines, each with unique sensory qualities.

#poetry

fromThe Atlantic

Portland

For Now

fromHigh Country News

Writing

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fromThe Atlantic

Portland

For Now

fromHigh Country News

Writing

After Anchorage - High Country News

more#poetry

fromThe New Yorker

"God"

The article questions the anthropomorphism of God, exploring the disconnect between the body and mind in understanding existence and divinity.

fromInverse

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added One Of The Most Perfect Turn-Based RPGs Ever Made

Metaphor is an RPG that masterfully builds on decades of expertise, telling one of the most impactful stories the genre has ever seen.

Video games

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology for May 29-June 4, 2025

One secret to their success was sticky rice, an essential ingredient in the mortar. The resulting structures have been remarkably water resistant.

Relationships

timber twist by ulf mejergren reimagines larvae shelter as spiraling log cabin

Timber Twist reflects on the balance between safety and limitation through the metaphor of the Bagworm moth's case.

fromVulture

Poker Face Recap: Bad Bet

"Baseball is not just a pastime; it is the passing of time."

Chicago Cubs

fromColossal

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Through Fairy Lights and Butterflies, Chiharu Shiota Tethers Presence and Absence

Shiota's installation explores the concept of consciousness and its transformation through a blend of art, memory, and spiritual reflection.

fromThe Nation

3 months ago

from Small Wars Manual

The poem reflects on the fragility of democracy and the impacts of leadership on societal order.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

3 months ago

Using Metaphor in Psychotherapy

Metaphors are foundational in language and crucial for enhancing psychological health through therapy.

Interacting with subtle emotional responses via metaphor supports psychological flexibility.

OMG science

4 months ago

The 9 Unsolved Mysteries Mathematicians Can't Stop Thinking About

Mathematical research is likened to a garden where unsolved problems represent seeds waiting to grow, reflecting the complex nature of discovery.

fromVulture

4 months ago

In Eephus, Baseball Is a Metaphor for Life, But It's Also Just Life

Eephus uses a local baseball game as a metaphor for the passage of time and the fleeting nature of life.

Fashion & style

fromThe New Yorker

"To Sew a Freedom Suit"

The poem explores the art of tailoring as a metaphor for identity and personal expression.

Everyday cooking

fromVulture

Why the Pop World Can't Shut Up About Nachos

Dionne Warwick expressed confusion over the 'reheated nachos' metaphor, highlighting its meaning about creativity in music.

fromPsychology Today

5 Bad Ideas About Learning How to Change

Life changes can be likened to a dance parade, requiring a variety of moves to adapt and synchronize with life's challenges.

fromHigh Country News