Books & Entertainment
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Why Bella Should Have Chosen Something Else: A Deeper Look
A common trope in romantic comedies and dramas is a love triangle where the protagonist has to pick who they should be with. I grew up with the Twilight book series, and I didn’t understand the appeal until many years later when I watched it in college. Bella, who is ordinary and not extraordinary, is…
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Exploring Dementia in The Last Devil to Die
I recently listened to the fourth book in the Thursday Murder Club series, The Last Devil to Die. The book opens with the death of an antique shop owner who is a friend of the Thursday Murder Club. The book revolves around the hunt for his killer. I found the book enjoyable, but the most…
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To my dear friends Nimona and The Witch of Blackbird Pond
It’s hard to know when the self-hatred started. Just like scientists point to a necessary set of events and chemicals for life to form on Earth, many elements set the stage for me to decide that I was the worst thing ever and needed constant reform. The religious environment I was raised in, especially in…
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Welcome back Jon Stewart!
We all have our shows, music, etc., that get us through dark times. We find corners of the internet that provide a reprieve from the suffering and struggles of our everyday life and the world we live in. When I was a senior in high school, I was introduced to the Colbert Report. My AP…
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The Incredibles
Recently I’ve been thinking about Brad Bird’s first film for Pixar “The Incredibles.” For those unfamiliar, the film follows a family of superhumans as they try to navigate normal suburban living while hiding their abilities. Growing up I loved this movie, and as I’ve gotten older my opinions on several scenes and themes have evolved.…
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Bunnicula & his fabulous adventures
If I had to recommend a childhood book series that I thoroughly enjoyed, it would be the Bunnicula series. Whenever I would describe it to adults as a child, they looked like they had just heard the strangest thing ever in their lives. For those not familiar with the series, it follows a family of…
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Growing up with Harry Potter
Growing up I loved Harry Potter. My grandmother would read us each book as it was released, and she would do the best voices for each character. Plus we would listen to the books on CD in the car during our numerous family road trips. I enjoyed the intricate world that J.K. Rowling created with…
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Music & Me
Music has helped me throughout my life put words to emotions that I have a hard time describing. When I think about the music that’s led me through difficult seasons of life, there are so many musicals. The role of musical storytelling has been especially significant for me, particularly with Hamilton. The…
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For the Love of the Sport?
Growing up, sports and I had a complicated relationship, really, any kind of physical activity. I’m not sure if it was because I was always a bit of a klutz or that I was happiest in the air conditioning listening to audiobooks for hours. The first sport I played was soccer. I don’t remember much…
Living on the Spectrum 