It’s a question people have been trying to answer since the beginning: What is a feminist? The answer, my friends, is very simple: It depends on your definition of “feminism.” Yea, I know, not really that helpful. But that’s actually about as simple as it can get. Join me today as I kick off a…
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Reading, Blogging, and Doodling
I know that the summer doesn’t technically begin until mid-June, but let’s face it, people: it’s too hot to still be spring. So with that in mind, I’m going to jump the gun and announce my summer project, as well as some other goodies. Looking Ahead Percy Jackson and the Olympians — I love me…
Make A Joyful Noise
An educational video Okay, so once you get past the makeup (and the insanely huge mouth), he really does make a point: there really is something “phenomenally dreary” about (some) Christian singing. I’m a choir member at my church; every week I stand in front of the congregation, and I see people just going through…
Anatomy of a Review (plus a bonus rant!)
So I’m several months into this insane experiment, and have read and reviewed twelve books (plus one musical and some poetry). I’ve talked some about how important stories are, and generally given you an idea of why I love to read and talk about books, but I’ve never really given you a how. Some of…
The Story: A History
Before time was measured, stories were told. Several men are gathered around a campfire. Three of them are dressed rather similarly in animal skins, with spears nearby. The other two carry bows and arrows, and are listening watching intently as one of their hosts–using gestures, pantomime, sounds, and some words–explains what they are doing out…