I spend a lot of time in my car during the academic year since I have quite the commute. Previous to my last move that took me farther away from campus, I used to play music and sing along. Well, that’s not a big deal if your commute is fifteen minutes. At the moment, ifContinue reading “Podcasts”
Category Archives: Misc
AI
Recently, a friend of mine was telling me about some adventures he was having with AI-powered chat and how “it’s legitimately pretty incredible.” Now, this is Cody, my friend who is UBER smart when it comes to tech, so when he says it’s incredible, it’s incredible. I told him I was both curious and terrifiedContinue reading “AI”
Scent
In all of my writing classes, yes even composition, we talk about the senses. We talk about how they can enrich the writing, personalize it. We also talk about using senses that are most appropriate for the topic. For example, if I task you with writing a description of the room you are in rightContinue reading “Scent”
Stine
I recently listened to an Armchair Expert podcast interview with R.L. Stine and was reminded about this piece I wrote a few years back for UntitledTown. I knew very little about Stine before the events I wrote about, but I walked away with great respect for the man. What a gift he is. What’s InContinue reading “Stine”
Say Cheese!
To say that I hate having my picture taken is the understatement to end all understatements. I’m an introvert. Plus, I don’t like having attention on me (especially prolonged attention). But don’t take this to mean I’m a doormat – I will stand my ground/stand up for myself and others when necessary. I’d just ratherContinue reading “Say Cheese!”
Shop Small
Let me preface this post by saying that I fully understand that not everyone has the time and/or the means to do so – but this is my plea post about shopping small – if you can. I’m a big proponent of shopping local whenever I can, partly because I like to know my moneyContinue reading “Shop Small”
Good Storytelling
It’s the Thanksgiving holiday, which means that I get a nice long weekend to…well, catch up on work. But also! Binge-watch (for the fourth…or fifth time?) what quickly became one of my most favorite shows: Ted Lasso. I’m very much a character-driven storyteller and story consumer, so when everyone started talking about this show (aContinue reading “Good Storytelling”
Social Media
I think the fact that I’m still typing away in blog format tells you all you need to know about my age and feelings on all of these new social media apps. I remember when TikTok first came around, and I said no – for the first time. Partly, I was too tired to dealContinue reading “Social Media”
My New Reading Lamp
Can I get real nerdy with y’all for a moment? ‘Cause I just got a new reading lamp, and I’m more excited about it than I probably should be. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I remember when I went from living on campuses with my partner (who was a hall director, and therefore had to live on) to owningContinue reading “My New Reading Lamp”
Chai
I love chai masala. I could drink it every single day and never get sick of it. I’m a ginger fiend. The cloves and cardamom and cinnamon are like a spicy hug. The little boost of caffeine helps me in my moments of need. It’s all perfection. In my stories, my characters are all aContinue reading “Chai”
Ami Maxine 