I love reading. So does my father. Unfortunately, he has trouble staying awake when he picks up a book. So I was surprised when he said that for Christmas, he wanted a long book about history.
“I’d finish this one,” he said. “I wouldn’t fall asleep halfway through. It’s about Winston Churchill. It’s called Hero of the Empire.”
In which I discuss micro-edits, why I love basketball even though I’m bad at it, and the paradoxical nature of time and the travel thereof.
Thanks to Kana at The Halfhazard Wanderer for nominating me for my first-ever award! She posts funny, relatable stories about her travels and experiences, complete with adorable drawings. Check out her blog if you haven’t already!
Thanks to Okoto Enigma for creating this award.
In Texas, nature hates you.
If you walk barefoot across a field, you are certain to get bitten and/or stabbed by at least three angry bugs or plants. If you scour the bushes for something edible, you’ll be lucky if you come across one dewberry. More likely, you’ll find poison ivy and a thorny vine.
When I visited Oregon, Canada, and Michigan, I was surprised to discover that nature doesn’t hate you. You can walk across a field barefoot, and the clover-covered ground is springy and comforting. Berry bushes pop up everywhere–Marion berries, salmonberries, blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries–without you even looking for them.
As you may know, today, June 5, is Barricade Day. I’m sure that many of us will watch Les Miserables and cry accordingly.
If you’re still in the mood for commemorating a historical event with a long, epic movie featuring amazing characters… why not watch The Longest Day tomorrow?
Made in 1962, The Longest Day covers (almost) every aspect of June 6, 1944, better known as D-Day–or Operation Overlord, or the Allied invasion of Normandy, depending on how descriptive you want to get. Here’s 6 reasons why you should watch The Longest Day this June 6.
Magical realism is my favorite genre. I just love the idea of magic right under my nose in the real world! Sadly, there are no fairies in my backyard or ghosts in my attic, but reading about them makes their absence more bearable. Here are my top 4 magical realism picks that readers of all ages will enjoy!
Remnants of Wit 