Today I’m going to be talking about the parts of weightlifting that I hate. Every type of exercise has its downsides no matter how much you enjoy it overall. In no way is this essay meant to be a put-down or a rant. I’m writing it from the perspective who loves bodybuilding even when certain… Read More
I Have a Guest Post at The Alexandria Papers About The Handmaid’s Tale
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Alexandria Constantinova Szeman published a guest post from me yesterday afternoon. Click on the link below to check it out. Nolite te Bastardes Carbundorum: A Spoiler-Free Review of The Handmaid’s Tale. I will be back here on Thursday with another post. In the meantime, I’ll see you over on Alexandria’s site today! Read More
Suggestion Saturday: September 23, 2017
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Here is this week’s list of comic strips, poems, articles, and other links from my favourite corners of the web. The Ant & The Grasshopper. I will never think about this fable the same way again. Blessing the Boats. This is the final Lucille Clifton poem I wanted to share with my readers. I hope you’ve… Read More
3 Reasons Why You Should Celebrate the Autumn Equinox
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If I have any readers in the southern hemisphere, feel free to switch the word “autumn” for “spring” in today’s post. A lot of what I’m about to say can apply to the shift between other seasons as well with a little tweaking. In fact, maybe I’ll revisit this topic from that angle in six… Read More
Getting in Shape Is About Small Decisions, Not Big Ones
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One of the things I found most surprising about improving my fitness was how much the small decisions I make every day can accumulate over time. The first fitness goal I set for myself a few years ago when I decided I wanted to get back into shape was to finish a 30-minute cardio and… Read More
Suggestion Saturday: September 16, 2017
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Here is this week’s list of comic strips, blog posts, short stories, tips for staying healthy over the winter, and other links from my favourite corners of the web. Sfingi Recipe (Sicilian Doughnut) via LorelleCat. Yum! I was also surprised to see that this recipe is 100% dairy free. That’s rare for desserts. I might add powdered… Read More
Now Is the Perfect Time to Start Practicing Mindfulness
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The autumn and winter holiday season is right around the corner. In the past, I’ve felt kind of like discombobulated like the glass of water in the picture on the left for several different reasons: I’ve felt pressured to participate in religious rituals I disagreed with; I do not enjoy the wasteful, commercialistic side of… Read More
14 Science Fiction and Fantasy Shows I Can’t Wait to Watch This Season
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When I originally started working on this post, I was planning to say that I don’t watch very much television. As you’re about to discover from this list, though, I was wrong about that. There are far more SFF shows that I enjoy than I originally thought! Click on the titles of each shows to… Read More
Suggestion Saturday: September 9, 2017
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Here is this week’s list of comic strips, poems, short stories, and other links from my favourite corners of the web. The last link on this list is the one that inspired today’s picture. How to Make a Mug of Tea. Cooler days are just around the corner for all of us in the western hemisphere.… Read More
10 Pictures That Are Begging to Be Turned Into Stories, Part Two
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I come across so many unique images when I’m searching for stock photos for this blog. It always makes me a little sad when I realize that nothing I’ve written so far fits them in any way. They’re the kind of pictures that demand an audience, so today I’m sharing ten of them with you… Read More
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