detonate ovenbird We will build a bomb, the teacher says, and she sets a bunsen burner on her desk, releases the gas valve, pours salt around the base in the shape of a galaxy’s spiraling arms. It’s easy enough to do. The salt is the earth and the earth is a fuse that we’ve carelessly lit and nothing will stop it now. See how the flame licks the mineral tears? See how it eats everything in its path? And when it kisses the hissing face of volatile hydrocarbon the air itself will explode. Are you taking notes? You don’t want to get this wrong. Nothing less than complete annihilation will result in a passing grade. There are other ways to achieve the same result. If you would prefer you can turn to the person next to you and take their hands in your own and recite some earnest vows and say, “I do.” This one is similar to putting Ivory soap in the microwave, a delightfully unpredictable eruption, though it is beautiful in its way, unless it isn’t. Turn to page seventy-four in your textbooks please. Be sure to read all the instructions carefully. When you’ve chosen your method you may proceed. This is not an optional assignment. No one will be excused to use the bathroom. Begin. 260203 what's it to you? who go blather from