‘O Captain, My Captain’: 3 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From ‘Dead Poets Society’
I miss Robin Williams to this day. When I pursued a degree in education at the University of the Philippines, “Dead Poets Society” was required…
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Self-Help Books That Live up to the Hype
Allow me to start with a brief list of the self-help/advice books I’ve started and never finished: “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up;” “Wherever You…
4 Modern-Day Spiritual Gurus
If you grew up within an organized religion, you were probably offered a buffet of spiritual figures to emulate. As a Catholic, I had a…
The Best Books for Every Mood
With a good book in hand, I can travel to far-off places and imagine myself walking across a desert or sailing around the world. I…
4 Dating Lessons We Can Learn From ‘Love Is Blind’
In March of 2020, I decided to watch season one of “Love Is Blind.” I thought I was in for a “hate-watch.” I had seen…
Remember the Books You Read in High School? It Might Be Time to Revisit the Classics
Even though I love reading, I found it difficult to finish the classic novels assigned to us in high school – let alone relate to…
The 7 Best Christmas Movies For Your Holiday Watch List
Even though my days of tearing open presents at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning are long over (we wait until the respectable 9…
Parenting Your Child (And Yourself) In the Digital World
“Isn’t this cute, Daddy?” Her voice startled me out of my accidental slumber. I glanced up, realizing my daughter had blown past her allotted screen…
Need a Pick-Me-Up? Here Are 5 Childhood Favorites I Turn To for a Nostalgic Boost
Whenever I’m going through a rough patch and in need of a pick-me-up, my preferred treat of choice comes in the form of nostalgic media…
How Kristen Bell Changed My View On Mental Health
My parents often tell me how I was the most anxious child they had ever seen. I would scream when they left me at daycare,…