I’ve made mention of the fact that joining a book club has significantly broadened my reading choices and genre preferences, and I am not mad about it by any means. For years, I essentially only read fantasy, and when some of my closest friends introduced me to Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, I haven’t looked back … More Read or rid: ‘When the World Fell Silent’ by Donna Jones Alward
I know, I know. Five days of one consecutive topic is a wee bit redundant, but after today, we will chat about something else. I figure at least the material I am sharing is educational, even if it is repetitive, and, honestly, there are far worse subjects to beat senselessly. I’ve genuinely gained some interesting … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part five)
I can’t exactly provide a solid explanation or the reasoning behind it, but now that I am in my 30s, my appreciation and interest in history have positively skyrocketed when I consider how I felt about the topic in high school. I can recall complaining to my parents that history was the dullest subject I … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part four)
As much as I would enjoy extending the topic of random facts from history across as many as ten different posts, I will digress. I don’t want to confuse anyone or give the impression that my blog is becoming one that solely discusses history, although that really wouldn’t be such a terrible thing. While I … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part three)
I stated that my having ADHD is likely the reason behind my questionably odd fascination with random facts of any sort in yesterday’s post, and I stand by that assertion. Upon further thought about what inspired me to share some random facts from history, specifically, I do think some of the credit is owed to … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part two)
I’m not entirely sure whether or not having ADHD is the culprit behind my bizarre fascination with random facts, but here we are, and I’m not upset about it. I figure it’s at least beneficial to read about educational facts, regardless of the subject matter, and my random-ass thought process has paid off in this … More Let’s read some random facts from history
It is possible that upon reading the title of today’s post, you internally questioned whether or not Olga of Kiev is interesting enough to read about that her antics required three separate posts. I wouldn’t blame you or judge you for thinking this, but allow me to assert that if you have been following along … More Are you familiar with Olga of Kiev? (part three)
In the context of the most epic badasses in history, I have to say that Olga of Kiev absolutely meets all of the criteria, and then some. I suppose, in a moral sense, I shouldn’t promote or approve of her actions, but at the same time, women throughout Medieval history were deeply oppressed, and I … More Are you familiar with Olga of Kiev? (part two)
On the way home from seeing The Uprising with my mom, she and I were conversing about how positively awful the Dark Ages were. I said to her that I would argue, if ever given the academic opportunity, that the Dark Ages were, no pun intended, one of the darkest points in human history, and … More Are you familiar with Olga of Kiev? (part one)
A few months ago, I came across a trailer for a movie via my Instagram feed. The trailer was for a movie titled The Uprising, and because Andrew Garfield is the lead and I love him, I watched it and immediately told my mom about it because I knew she would be interested in seeing … More ‘The Uprising’ is good, but it could have been better
When my dear friends and I met for our last book club meeting, I was selected, at random, to be responsible for choosing the next book we would read and discuss. I had been eyeing a text on Goodreads for a while, and because it sounded incredibly interesting, I opted for ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa … More Read or rid: ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa Johnson
Unless you’re the absolute definition of a hermit, you have likely caught wind of the fact that the film of the year, arguably, is playing in theatres. The Odyssey is making all sorts of waves in the movie realm, and for good reason – it’s an incredible flick. My mom and I went to the … More Do yourself a favour and go and see ‘The Odyssey’
When I caught wind that our book club’s chosen book for this month was The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri, my interest was immediately piqued. I had not heard of this book, but upon reading the synopsis and learning that it tells a story of two heroes working in secret throughout the duration of the … More Read or rid: ‘The Sunflower House’ by Adriana Allegri
I could honestly kick myself for failing to think to investigate the fascinating ways in which New Year’s is celebrated around the world sooner, but better late than never, I suppose. Without intending any disrespect, after reading about how this holiday is celebrated globally, I can’t help but come to the conclusion that the ways … More How do you celebrate the New Year? (part two)
New Year’s Eve, for many people, is an evening to be celebrated. It marks the conclusion of one year and the start of another, and plenty of us like to come together with friends, family and loved ones to celebrate, usually within the confines of some sort of party or get-together. I was contemplating whether … More How do you celebrate the New Year? (part one)
While I realize Christmas, technically, was yesterday, today is Boxing Day, and if there was ever a day to continue a post about Christmas, it’s today. Unless you’re one hell of a Scrooge, I can’t really see this being a pressing issue for anyone reading. It still blows my mind, 30 years into life, that … More How much do you know about Christmas? (part two)
Without trying to sound ignorant or insensitive, Memoirs of a Geisha, while a relatively common and well-known book, is not one I ever felt a strong desire to read. I ignorantly deemed it to be material I would not enjoy, and I could kick my past self for falling victim to this ludicrous idea. One … More Here’s why you should read ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’
Halloween is, without a doubt, my absolute favourite time of year. This is arguably related to the fact that Fall is my favourite season, and I have absolutely no shame in admitting I prefer Halloween to Christmas (no insult intended, Jesus). I don’t exactly know why, but I have always loved Halloween; if I had … More Test your spooky season knowledge with these Halloween facts (part one)
When Netflix initially aired its first installment of its ‘Monster’ series, the monster in question was Jeffrey Dahmer. The second installment depicted the Menendez brothers as the monsters, and quite recently, the third installment premiered, with Ed Gein as the monster. If you’ve never watched the Monster series, allow me to fill you in; essentially, … More Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ is not for the faint of heart
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah was recommended to me by several gals in our book club. Both of these ladies told me this book is the best they have ever read, meaning my expectations were quite high prior to starting it, and I didn’t know much aside from the fact that the story takes place … More ‘The Nightingale’: the book that will change your life
NASCAR and motorsports have been part of my life for as long as I can remember, thanks to my dad. He has a passion for mechanics, motorsports, classic cars and pulling tractors, to name a few, and he had me in his cars as soon as I was old enough when I was a kid. … More If you’re a NASCAR fan, you need to watch “Earnhardt”
I wrote a post a little while ago about a show I’m currently watching called Marco Polo. While I’m finding it a little tricky to follow at times regarding its plot, it is a great watch, and I definitely recommend it. In the show, a specific form of martial arts, referred to as Praying Mantis … More Have you heard of Praying Mantis Kung Fu?
If you’re like me and tend to watch and rewatch the same shows and series repeatedly, you can arguably relate to the frustration that occurs when you realize you probably could go for something new to watch, yet have absolutely no clue where to begin. I am obsessed with anything related to Vikings, Medieval times, … More Looking for something new to watch? Consider Marco Polo
Despite how frequently I rewatch the same shows and series, every now and then, I am inspired to watch something new and, therefore, different. This instance of variety doesn’t occur terribly often, but when it does, I do my best to lean into this curiosity and allow myself to tune into something new and foreign. … More Have you seen “Alexander: The Making of a God”?
If you had told me days ago that the topic of Easter and some interesting facts pertaining to it would extend over a three-day duration, I arguably would have snorted in your face. I’ve always been a snorter, and not the drug kind. I tend to snort when I laugh, but I find it a … More How much do you know about Easter? (part three)
Continuing our discussion of Easter and some interesting information about it, I have to say I’ve already learned a thing or two from the information provided via goodhousekeeping.com. I’ve always enjoyed the holiday, but my mom takes the cake in terms of being an Easter feign; it has always been her preferred holiday, arguably because … More How much do you know about Easter? (part two)
If you asked me ten years ago to watch a historical documentary about the Roman Empire, I arguably would have told you to go and pound salt. When I was younger, I was not, in any manner whatsoever, interested in history; I found it boring beyond comprehension, and I never really found it terribly engaging. … More Is Netflix’s Roman Empire worth watching?
Since I’ve cooked my head to a rather extensive degree, I’ve found myself with some additional free time because I’m not able to work just yet. I’ve been trying to think of things I am able to do to maintain productivity, and while I do manage to keep myself fairly busy, sometimes I resort to … More Why can’t we leave well enough alone?
War movies are a genre of film that I absolutely admire and appreciate, but tend to avoid for the most part. My reasoning for avoiding them is understandable, in a sense; oftentimes, war movies are incredibly sad as they depict the harsh realities of battle and what soldiers experience. That isn’t to say that we … More Have you seen ‘Devotion’?
If you’re reading this post, then I have to assert that congratulations are in order; you have officially survived Christmas 2023. Well, at least, for the most part, hopefully. Perhaps some of you are still wrapping up the festivities with some gatherings after the fact. Today is December 26, more commonly known as Boxing Day. … More Boxing Day: Know your history
