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The "Write" Time?

Posted By LaurelLit 1433 days ago on Writing

http://laurellit.com - 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 [...]

Homeric Hymns: Why You Should Read Them Now

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1434 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - 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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Kyiv Monastery of the Caves: Beautiful & Historic

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1438 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - 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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7 Ways to Be Adventurous Without Leaving Home

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1448 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - 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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