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Lately, I've been looking for a sign that I should my job of 21 years, complete my MFA in creative writing, and have time to develop and promote my novels and my blog. To some, this may seem like a no-brainer. If I can afford to do it (which I can) I should go for it, because life is short and opportunities to follow our dreams are limited.But my job isn't just a "job", nobody's is when they're a teacher. The school where I teach, the community it is in, the students & staff - they're [...]
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Do you love Greek mythology? Or does it at least intrigue you? Then you should definitely check out the Homeric Hymns. In this post, I’ll tell you all about the hymns and why you should read them now. Many people get most or all of their knowledge of Greek myths from children’s books, and that …
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Let’s travel virtually to Kyiv, Ukraine, and visit one of its most beautiful tourist attractions: Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. If you are ever in Kyiv (and there isn’t a pandemic), you should definitely check out the lavra, also called the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves. In this post, I’ll give a bit of history and show you …
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Do you want to be adventurous, but you can’t leave home? No problem! Check out 7 amazing ways you can explore the world from your armchair. It’s been a rough year, and most of us have been spending a lot more time at home than we normally would. It’s tempting to sit around and mourn …
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