Because everyone loves a good story
Celebrating Dr. Seuss!
It’s March, and that means National Reading Month! I remember Reading Month in elementary school; we would bring books and snacks and would wait as eagerly as Pavlov’s dogs to hear the reading bell ring during the day. That bell meant we could stop…
“On Fairy-Stories,” Part 2: The Purpose
Consider this: “It may be better for [children] to read some things, especially fairy-stories, that are beyond their measure rather than short of it. Their books like their clothes should allow for growth, and their books at any rate should encourage it” (138). At…
“On Fairy Stories,” Part 1: The Basics
Ah, Tolkien. Perhaps one of the most brilliantly-creative minds of the last century. Certainly one of the most influential fantasy writers in the English language. And yet he’s a bit of an acquired taste, isn’t he? Read on to discover why some people have…
Hiking Is my Happy Place
We all have a happy place. For some, it’s the family cabin on the lake, surrounded by trees and years of memories. For some, it’s a small gathering of close friends for no specific reason other than the joy of being together. For others,…
Stage Twelve: Return with the Elixir
The hero’s journey is complete, and he or she has returned with the elixir. But what is the elixir? Read on to find out!
Stage 11: Resurrection, Part 2
Did you love the movie Interstellar? Did you hate it? Are you still baffled by it? Regardless, read on to see how it exemplifies the hero’s death and resurrection!
Stage Eleven: Resurrection, Part 1
At the very threshold of the Ordinary World, the hero must face death and resurrection once again. Why? Read on to see how Neo, Frodo, Harry Potter, Superman demonstrate the answer.
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