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The Stranger Things Ending Was Not An Ending (We Suck At Endings)
An examination of how so much of our media struggles with endings, and how the finale of Stranger Things exemplifies this.
Katy L. Wood
Jan 25 min read


Wildland Firefighters Deserve Fun Children's Museum Exhibits Too!
A post exploring a potential design for a children's museum exhibit based on wildland firefighting.
Katy L. Wood
Mar 29, 20253 min read


From the Typical to the Atypical: Why Disaster Media Keeps Heterosexualizing Queer Coded Relationships (And Why ABC’s 911 is Different)
An analysis of ABC's 911 and the popular non-canon couple of Buck and Eddie, and where they would fit in the larger disaster media canon.
Katy L. Wood
Dec 9, 202414 min read


Movie Review: Dante's Peak
A review of the movie Dante's Peak.
Katy L. Wood
May 16, 20245 min read


Random Thoughts: Australian Wildland Firefighting
Thoughts on Australian wildland firefighting.
Katy L. Wood
Apr 24, 20243 min read


Random Thoughts: My Favorite Part of Disaster Research
Some thoughts on my favorite part of disaster research.
Katy L. Wood
Apr 3, 20243 min read


TV Review: Yellowjackets
Thoughts on the TV show Yellowjackets.
Katy L. Wood
Feb 13, 20244 min read


Disaster Advice: how to prepare?
An answer to a question about preparing, even if you don't live an area that experiences regular disasters.
Katy L. Wood
Jun 24, 20232 min read
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