Today is opening day for the Kansas City Chiefs. I have been going to Chiefs games with my mom for as long as I can remember. My… Read more “It’s Football Time, But Where’s My Ticket?”
Author: Sara
Why Vampires Can’t be Narcissists: A Case Study
Monster Culture Series Part I Beauty is a powerful entity in human society. When one possesses beauty, one also possesses power. Humans are attracted to beauty and… Read more “Why Vampires Can’t be Narcissists: A Case Study”
The Interrobang: More Bang for your…Punctuation
The 1960s brought us many great things. The halogen lamp. Valium. And the interrobang. In 1962, a new form of punctuation was born. This was not in… Read more “The Interrobang: More Bang for your…Punctuation”
The Hero(ine)’s Lesson For Finding Love: Advice Gleaned from Literature
Girls ask their girlfriends for dating advice all the time. Some girls out there even ask their guy friends for dating advice (guilty!). And, well, I’m not… Read more “The Hero(ine)’s Lesson For Finding Love: Advice Gleaned from Literature”
Turning Pages: A Confession of Paperback Abuse
Something really scary happened the other day. I was sitting, reading a wonderful book (not on an e-reader) and I tried to turn the page by swiping.… Read more “Turning Pages: A Confession of Paperback Abuse”
Honoring my Grandfather on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, my 90-year-old grandfather was honored in a beautiful ceremony at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri for his service in the military in… Read more “Honoring my Grandfather on Memorial Day”
Chin up—A message to all Single and Solo Wedding Guests!
Weddings are beautiful, magical, emotional. I enjoy watching the dreams of various friends come true as they marry. I happily celebrate alongside them and all their family… Read more “Chin up—A message to all Single and Solo Wedding Guests!”
Remember, You Can Do Anything
As a kid, my parents always told me “You can do anything you put your mind to.” And for the duration of my childhood, I believed them.… Read more “Remember, You Can Do Anything”
Dear Raven, keep quoting! A Literary Review of John Cusack’s “The Raven”
John Cusack’s “The Raven” opened last weekend to mixed reviews. As an expert in Gothic Literature, and Edgar Allan Poe specifically, (I have a Master’s degree in… Read more “Dear Raven, keep quoting! A Literary Review of John Cusack’s “The Raven””