Tag: reading
Smoke and Mirrors: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
A little known fact about me is that I am enamored with Russian history. When I was an undergraduate, I took 18 hours of Russian history classes, and I only switched my emphasis within International Studies to Latin America because all the Russian history professors were old, stodgy and boring and when I took political… Continue reading Smoke and Mirrors: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Girl Friends: HBO’s “Girls” and “MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend”
I’ve been watching Girls on HBO. 8 episodes in, I still wasn’t impressed. I wanted to like it because Lena Durham is a good writer and she’s so comfortable showing her body. I wanted to overlook that the show is so white that it’s set in New York City and still doesn’t have any people of… Continue reading Girl Friends: HBO’s “Girls” and “MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend”
Curiosities: The Magic of Stories
I’m pursuing my Master’s degree in Social Welfare. Part of the program requires me to work in the field to gain experience. This summer, I’m spending time in a group home for children in the states’ care—mostly kids that are in the juvenile justice system or between foster care homes. I’m working as a staff… Continue reading Curiosities: The Magic of Stories
Souvenirs from My Internet Travels: May 20-26
I love discovering new books, and Nancy Pearl always has great recommendations. She gave a list of Summer Reads for NPR and I added A Partial History of Lost Causes by Jennifer Dubois to my to-read list. I thought this story at The Good Men Project was inspiring. I love book stores (so much I… Continue reading Souvenirs from My Internet Travels: May 20-26
wrapped up in books 