As I was walking through the library the cover of a magazine caught my attention. It was The New Republic and their feature story was “Amazon Must Be Stopped.” ‘Oh my,’ I thought to myself. ‘This seems quite serious. Instead…
Why I’m Alright With 1989
I have always been a Taylor Swift fan, from the days of Our Song to Love Story to Enchanted to Starlight, I’ve listened to her music through it all. Many people who I’ve spoken to have expressed dissatisfaction with Miss….
But It’s Only November…
I really enjoy Christmas. Truly I do. It’s not my favorite holiday (that honor goes to the Fourth of July), but I am a fan of the season. In fact, a few days after Halloween I listened to some Christmas…
This Weekend
This Saturday had some very unexpected (both good and bad) events that I want to share. I had a relaxing morning and breakfast before I set out to watch the last regatta of the season. When I got into my…
Are Names A Double Standard?
I have made a revelation although I will not claim to be the first person to have realized this: men in power are more commonly referred to by their last name than women in power. Example: Hillary v Obama. Now…
DIY: Indian Inspired Votive
‘Oh man! I’ve completely used up my Yankee Candle! Now what can I do with this empty jar…’ Time for a DIY. I absolutely love candles but we are not allowed to burn them at school (it’s a fire hazard,…