The Fifth Annual Retroactive Academy Awards
The Oscars are changing. Among 2023’s nominees were a historically popular spectacle (“Avatar: The Way of Water”); an all-time great […]
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“Could I get a Black Eye with an almond milk substitute?”
I love cafes. I love (the idea of) sitting down in a cozy chair in the corner of a novelty
The Poetry of Fall
There is something so comforting about the arrival of fall. When the season begins to lean heavily into August, I
The Global Impact of K-pop
In this day and age, if you haven’t heard of K-pop, you are probably living under a rock. On top of its global
Colorado Authors You Should Know
While Colorado might not be the literary hub that New York or Washington are, we we have our fair share
Of trees and wonder, self and other
In the presence of trees, I am often filled with a sense of wonder. Observing them, I appreciate their poetry.
Misunderstood Sayings… and Books that Prove the Counterparts True
Author’s note: This post has been updated to include more accurate information about the origin of these quotes and their contexts.
Waterskiing across the surface of a poem
Right now, I think we’re all looking for ways to either escape or make sense of what’s going on in
Laugh til you cry: Great books by female comedians
Just this morning, I finished the masterful comedic gem Dear Girls by Ali Wong. It was the perfect traveling book for
The important thing about ‘Goodnight Moon’
Today, as I sit at the library, my son is on a field-trip to see Goodnight Moon at the Denver
Review: ‘Blue Horses’ by Mary Oliver
I truly love the late Mary Oliver’s poetry. Most recently, I finished her Blue Horses collection. She had such a sincere love for nature and
A beginner’s guide to Kanopy
The last time I searched for “classic movies” in Netflix I got less than 40 results, and many of the
Poetry Picks: ‘All’ by Bei Dao
Back before my time at Anythink, I was a real nerd. After spending a single hour trying my best not to over-celebrate the
The many voices of Dan Stevens
People usually look at me funny when I tell them Dan Stevens is my favorite James Bond. While not yet
My attempt at a well-educated mind
I’ve shared before how I absolutely love books about books so it’s no surprise that I was delighted to comb
Happy Birthday, Colorado! Celebrate with these Centennial State reads
On August 1, Colorado will celebrate its 137th birthday! Colorado is often referred to as the “Centenial State” because President Ulysses S.
Vicktory Dogs: Tales of pit bull rescues
In April 2007, 51 pit bulls were seized from the Bad Newz Kennels belonging to Michael Vick. At that time,