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 …
Why I am So Excited for Leon Bridges New Album
Where do I even start when writing about my favorite singer? I’ve wanted to post about Leon Bridges for almost a year now, but I wasn’t sure how to describe what I feel when listening to …
You Need to Start Watching Jeremy Wade – If You Aren’t Already
When I lived in California, the most interesting aspect of being across the country from my large family would be that despite the distance, we were often doing or watching the same thing. There was the …
Gothic Romance Novels Are My New Favorite Thing
I feel so silly for not realizing this, but almost all of the novels I’m naturally drawn to are considered gothic. From books like The Picture of Dorian Gray to Interview With the Vampire, and even …
Why You Need to Become a Fan of Speed Skating Right This Second
I was watching a recording of the Olympics the other night over dinner, waiting for the Snowboarding halfpipe competition to begin when speed skating came on. I made a “hrumph” sound and quickly began to fast …
A Few Links to Get You in the Mood For Love
I wouldn’t say I’m a hopeless romantic by any means, but I know good love stories when I read them. Here are a couple of sweet, love-related links from around the web that will hopefully ignite …
Do You Have a Favorite Winter Olympic Sport?
I am so excited about watching the Winter Olympics from PyeongChang, Korea that I can barely contain myself! Every two years the Olympics roll around, Jon and I are fully committed. We record as much as …