I remember the first time I saw Alanis Morissette. It was her music video for You Oughta Know. Her hair was long and black, the image was blurry, but most of all, she was angry. You …
90’s feminist songs That Make Me Feel Powerful
What Movies Have You Been Watching Lately?
I have been obsessed with films for a long time, and I used to watch nearly one a day when I had the time (seriously!!!). However recently I’ve been so busy traveling and writing that I …
Happy Halloween from Frida Kahlo!
Frida Kahlo was a resilient and inspiring lady, and when deciding which icon I wanted to understand and resemble this year, it wasn’t hard to pick her. I’ve spent the last year working on myself – …
13 Films to Watch During the Dog Days of Summer
As August starts to fizzle out, it’s the time of year that makes me think of great summer films, films that capture the sweaty, hot feeling that we all know and love (at least for a …
9 YouTube Videos You Should Be Watching
This past week I have been somehow sucked into YouTube, so I thought it’d be fun to share a little bit of what kind of things I’m watching. I recognize this is a HUGE variety of …
Current Obsession: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
I’m generally not a “big fan” of Jerry Seinfeld, and I didn’t watch his iconic show until it was in reruns (even then I’ve barely seen one whole season). So what made me put on his …
Current Obsession: Naked and Afraid
I’m not a pervert and certainly don’t go around watching television advertising the nakedness of the people on it, but sometime last week I got sucked into the Discovery Channel’s well established show Naked and Afraid. …
Why you need to watch Iceland Vs. Croatia Today
Iceland is a beautiful country – nay, spectacular, and one I hope to return to many more times. I’m talking about the landscape, of course, but apparently, I should also be talking about the men’s soccer …
Are You an Emotional Reader?
I’ve begun to develop a theory as to why I prefer silly, predictable romance novels as my go-to genre, rather than any of the zillion other types of books. It’s this: I am an emotional reader. …
The Childish Gambino Song I’ve Been Listening to For Months and Didn’t Realize
I often mention how I listen to Pandora radio. I like the service a lot because it introduces me to music I wouldn’t otherwise hear and it’s usually the way I discover amazing lesser-known talents. But …