Ella and the Two Beasts
The Prince has ordered all the village maidens to a ball and plans to marry one unlucky guest. Continue reading Ella and the Two Beasts
The Spy with the Aluminum Leg: A Peek Inside Espionage
A spy should never stand out–so how did a woman with one leg become one of the best there ever was? Continue reading The Spy with the Aluminum Leg: A Peek Inside Espionage
The Sun and the Soil
A poem by Matayah Yellow Mule Continue reading The Sun and the Soil
The Truth Beyond Ourselves
How will we ever identify truth, when we remain unwilling to venture forth and be willing to falter along the way? Continue reading The Truth Beyond Ourselves
‘Little Women’ Is Important Reading
Little Women deserves a different place in the American literary canon–and that place is in schools. Continue reading ‘Little Women’ Is Important Reading
Rosie the Riveter, a Late Blooming Feminist
Rosie the Riveter is a classic symbol of feminine strength. But is feminism what she symbolized at the time of her creation? Continue reading Rosie the Riveter, a Late Blooming Feminist
A Counter to Nihilistic Philosophy
Nihilistic thinking is a dangerous, loathsome, and inaccurate mode of being. Rejecting it opens a door for growth through struggle and, ultimately, hope. Continue reading A Counter to Nihilistic Philosophy
I’m scared, but I’m doing this anyway
Somehow a fear of death and serious gymnastics can co-exist. Continue reading I’m scared, but I’m doing this anyway
Of Love and Life
The difficult moments in life can remind a person to break free from boxes and to explore the unknown. Continue reading Of Love and Life
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