The White Coat returned the Bug Night-er’s petri dish after the obligatory quality control check. “Nice work—there was a leech curled up under the oak leaf fragment, be sure to click it into your counts.” “OK,” he said sheepishly. This was the third time this season that he missed the leech. It was the same for […]

Her statement at Bug Nights was dramatic and unequivocal. “I’ve got a fist full of insects and they are burning a hole in my pocket.” The White Coats glanced up from their quality control checks and exchanged looks across the laboratory. The she-volunteer’s statement hung in the air. Everyone tried to look busy but wondered […]

“There are so many,” whispered the young boy, “I don’t remember there being so many.” “Son,” answered his father, “It can seem daunting but we are among friends; bug friends but friends nonetheless.” He didn’t sound confident. They both became quiet. The buzzing and clicking from the insects seemed to be a blur or white […]