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Learning through Media, and the Importance of Access Points

I’m never sure what to think about parents severely limiting their kids’ media intake past a certain age. On the one hand, there is a lot of trash out there, and a lot of it is probably a waste of time. Teenagers don’t usually have very good taste. Parents worry about their kids playing videoContinue reading “Learning through Media, and the Importance of Access Points”

I’m Famous—Grilling the 3rd US President

I’m officially back in Abu Dhabi for another year. Jetlag is killing me. But I’m happy to see my cats again. More importantly—Clay Jenkinson, award-winning humanities scholar and author, and David Swenson, semi-permanent guest host of the Thomas Jefferson Hour, know who I am. The Thomas Jefferson Hour is a radio show/podcast based out ofContinue reading “I’m Famous—Grilling the 3rd US President”

The Agrarian Utopia

Right now I’m in The Middle Of Nowhere, Wales, doing my first workaway on a small homestead that grows food and keeps animals. It’s just what Thomas Jefferson would have wanted. *shudders* I left Karelia and spent about a day and a half in Saint Petersburg before I had to move on. Although I was very nervousContinue reading “The Agrarian Utopia”

26 Hours Left in Russia

I really did mean to post here more during the past month. This morning I left Petrozavodsk, where I spent the last few weeks studying Russian and neglecting my homework. It’s been almost surreal. I’m still not good at Russian, but I’ve learned a lot. Not just about the language, but in general. About howContinue reading “26 Hours Left in Russia”

Off to Russia

Right now it’s 1AM and I’m at Dubai airport, waiting for my plane to Istanbul. After a short layover I’ll be on my way to Moscow. I’m spending a month in Russia to attend a Russian language school. I’ve wanted to learn Russian for years, but I was never very good at studying it consistentlyContinue reading “Off to Russia”

An Ode to Fanworks

The first piece of fiction I ever wrote, just because I wanted to, was Mew Mew Power fanfiction. I was 10 or 11 years old. I had taken to splitting my internet time between Neopets and the 4kids TV forums, and started reading the fanfiction other people posted, which inspired me to write my own.Continue reading “An Ode to Fanworks”

Opinions on Musicals from Someone Who Knows Nothing About Musicals

I just realized I’d never posted the follow-up to my musical month challenge. I did complete it successfully, and I also wrote up my disorganized thoughts on everything I watched/listened to. So, here they are! 21 Chump Street (theater) :’’’’’(((( This is musical is So Unfair. I am scarred. Thanks Lin-Manuel Miranda. Grease (live)Continue reading “Opinions on Musicals from Someone Who Knows Nothing About Musicals”

Baby’s First Slam Poetry Event

Today is day 12 of my musical theater challenge, and yesterday was the first time I’ve missed a day. So, today I have to listen to The Lion King and Matilda before my babysitting job tonight. I also have some other things to listen to. The reason I missed a day yesterday was because IContinue reading “Baby’s First Slam Poetry Event”

Musical Theater Month

No, you haven’t missed a new holiday. I’ve decided to take the month of February to better educate myself on musical theory. Mainly because, although I’ve loved almost every musical I’ve seen/listened to, I haven’t actually seen that many. This month that changes. I’m going to watch one musical or listen to one soundtrack forContinue reading “Musical Theater Month”

One Watercolor a Day: Week 1

I picked up a watercolor book at the library my dad works at. It isn’t as much a ‘teach you to paint’ book as a ‘do these exercises and learn to paint through experimentation’ book. It’s been fun so far! I have absolutely no experience with painting, so it’s all a learning experience. Yesterday IContinue reading “One Watercolor a Day: Week 1”