How to Be a Food Tourist at Home
When I think back to the year I spent in Italy as part of my undergrad degree in languages, what sticks in my mind above…
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Lessons from Calvin & Hobbes
If you grew up reading Calvin and Hobbes, you too have your favorite strips hung on a wall in your mind, instantly recalled at the sight of a red wagon or cardboard box. Maybe we were too young to realize it then, but looking back, we can see Calvin and Hobbes snuck some important life lessons in between the jokes.
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…
6 Nonfiction Books That Are Stranger Than Fiction
I love to escape into books — and for that reason, I mainly gravitate toward fiction, especially tales of adventure or fantasy. But there’s plenty…
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 Poems That Inspire Hope
Poetry and prayer have always been positive tools in my life. When I’m having a tough day or going through a difficult season, it’s nice…
On the Road to Self-Discovery: 5 Movies to Help You Embrace Your Identity
Fresh out of college, I felt lost. So many gates opened, and I didn’t know which one to enter. Who was I meant to be?…
6 Underrated Literary Heroines to Fall in Love With
Hermione Granger. Katniss Everdeen. Nancy Drew. Scout Finch. The book world is full of strong, smart, and spunky heroines who we fall in love with.…
5 Memoirs and Biographies That Show the Power of Resilience
My love of memoirs began in a class I took in college. In the course, we learned how to frame stories and how to consider…
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…
