Last year, I said goodbye to social media intermittently for several months, and I’ve been feeling that urge to step away again. Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport After reading Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism, I realized just how toxic social media…
Snow White and Rose Red
“Snow White and Rose Red” by the Brothers Grimm has always intrigued me. What is it about purity, innocence, and goodness that make fairy tales so fascinating? Or maybe it’s the loss of these things that entice readers—to be able…
Agatha Christie’s Disappearance
This is the true story of Agatha Christie’s 11 day disappearance. A man walks inside the dimly lit parlor, stroking his mustache and clearly concerned, and hands a small glove to another man, who is sitting at a round table,…
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
Today we’ll travel to South Carolina and explore the eerie ruins of the Old Sheldon Church. Visiting the Old Sheldon Church The road snaked through the massive oaks, their arms stretched lovingly over us. The day had already been one…
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
The king of gothic literature, Edgar Allan Poe, poured his life and heart into his tales. Everything he struggled with, all the sadness and madness, nightmares and loves appeared on his pages. Of all his stories, “The Black Cat” stands…
