Desert Keep

Written by Ashley Johnson Who now keeps the desert We held in our upturned palms – A cradled, sun-fallen mirage flung far against the sanded hearts of mountains? Who now … Read More

Binti by Nnedi Okorafor: A Novella to Kickstart Your 2018 Reading Resolutions

Written by Kristy Dolson Happy New Year! A new year elicits new resolutions to improve ourselves. Maybe you want to experience new activities? Maybe you want to read more? Maybe … Read More

Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! – Why Movie Fans Are Divided

Written by Natale Ryan Darren Aronofsky has a tremendous number of landmark movies on his resume. His most well-known accomplishments are 2000’s Requiem for a Dream and 2010’s Black Swan. … Read More

Mary Christmas

Written by Stephen Schelling “Daddy, why is my name ‘Mary’?” six-year-old Mary asked her father, Christopher. They were sitting on a sofa together, Mary resting in her father’s warm arms, … Read More

Holiday Movie Review

Written by Natale Ryan   Christmas is one of the most nostalgic holidays for many. The most comforting thing, for me, is curling up with a family film and sipping … Read More

Transformative Novel for the Holidays: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Reviewed by Kristy Dolson   Hurray for the holidays. It is a time for peace, love, and joy to all. Unless you’re a holiday-hating curmudgeon. But who among us doesn’t … Read More

Thanksgiving Movie Review

Written by Natale Ryan   In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Whereas in Canada, it is celebrated on the second Monday of October. … Read More

Boy, You’re Going to Carry That Weight a Long Time

Written by Stephen Schelling   The young man fidgeted outside the conference room door. He adjusted his poorly knotted tie and tried to smooth his wrinkled suit. He took a … Read More