For those of us who are J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiasts, September is a time to celebrate and immerse ourselves in his fictional world of Middle Earth. The birthdays of both Frodo and Bilbo Baggins fall on September 22, thus, it makes a perfect day to party like a hobbit! In fact, the date itself has been…
Pumpkin Spice Season
With the turning of the leaves, coffee fans enthusiastically consume fall drinks, specifically Pumpkin Spice Lattes (which comes with a fan-made acronym: PSLs). This may not matter to some who might be already fed up with the amount of pumpkin-spiced everything, but for those of us who love PSLs, Thanksgiving marks the unfortunate end of…
Book and Drink Pairings: Fantasies set in 1920s America
Here is a round-up of historical fantasies set in America in the 1920s, paired with mixed drinks--both alcoholic and Prohibition-appropriate (non-alcoholic) choices included.
Repurposing Your Curbside Pickup Bags
From recycling to crafting, discover the many things you can do with simple paper bags to reduce waste in useful and creative ways.
TV and Book Pairings: Asian Dramas
If you have already run out of new shows to watch, might I interest you in a whole new area to binge? Discover the many stories of Asian dramas.
Manga 101: A Brief Guide
Ready to try out a new manga series? Or, perhaps you're looking to complete a reading challenge with a different book format. For those trying something new, manga ("mahn-ga") is the Japanese term for graphic novels and comics. The term is usually used in other countries to specify graphic novels done in the popular Japanese…
Board Game Nights
Board games have a surprisingly long history and have been a main form of entertainment until recently (see the links at the bottom of the post). Some ancient games include senet, the Royal Game of Ur, Go, Mancala, chess, and checkers. With television, video games, and the internet available, board games often take a back seat to…
Horrible History of Medicine
When it comes to the science of medicine there is much to be grateful for. Vaccines, blood typing, x-rays, antibiotics: all make huge differences in how we are treated for accidents and ailments. For those of us who are perhaps morbidly curious, or at least not terribly squeamish, exploring the history of medicine is fascinating…
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