We’re all familiar with the adage that we are what we eat. Especially with children, the food we intake makes us who we are, builds us, helps us grow up to be adults. I believe the same applies to what we read. The words we intake help to build us, as well. New ideas, new…
Month: February 2022
Finding Serenity in Chaos [Mental Health]
Without a doubt, the world is a crazy place. Even taking politics and social unrest out of the equation, our lives can sometimes feel like they’re out of control and we’re simply hanging on by our fingertips. We’ve all felt like we’re being tossed about in a turbulent sea, but there are also times when…
How Real Does Fiction Need to Be? [Writing]
I’ve noticed there are times when I’m reading a short story or novel and come upon a section that, in my mind, seems too unrealistic. It’s like hitting a speed bump in your car. It’s jolting and can take you out of the story. But other times I can read a piece of fiction, something…