
Review of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
I’m a fantasy reader through-and-through. In any given year, I usually only read one or two books that wouldn’t be labeled as fantasy....

The Oh Hellos' Zephyrus
On October 16th, The Oh Hellos released the final album in their four winds series, Zephyrus, named after the west wind in Greek...

Kiki's Delivery Service and How to Date Your Dragon: The Beauty of Comfort
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite movies was Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service. It was one of the films I watched on...

Review of Boreas by The Oh Hellos
I began this blog with a review of The Oh Hellos' last album, Eurus, having no idea that another album was just around the corner....

Review of Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
Science fiction and fantasy books are often seen as a means of escape, yet they can also be used to help us process real-world events

Orange Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe
At the office where I work, there's a little coffee cart that sells the most amazing baked goods. From chocolate croissants and espresso...

Review of Nadiya's Time to Eat
It may come as no surprise to you that I’m a huge fan of The Great British Baking Show. Baking marvels combined with soothing music and...

Why Do I Play D&D? (And Why Should You?)
If there has been one constant in my life throughout this quarantine period, it’s playing Dungeons and Dragons. Work has changed, social...

Review and Recipe: Savory Spice Shop and Chocolate Mug Cake
This blog post will be a bit unusual, in that it’s both a review and a recipe! Hopefully, you will find both enjoyable and useful. I grew...

The SS Pomona
Dust and dirt and seeds had blown across the deck over the years, and eventually, plants had taken root.

Review of Homesick by Nino Cipri
Last summer, I was lucky enough to get to read an early copy of this collection of short stories. I loved them all so much that I went...

Cranberry Orange Muffin Recipe
These muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. They make a great breakfast or snack option, and if you want to share the...

Finding the Pretty Good
Our culture is obsessed with happiness. It has been for a long time, longer than anyone can remember. In the twentieth century, that...

Easy Italian Boule Bread Recipe
I have found the best bread recipe. I’ve been trying my hand at baking bread for the past year, each time trying a different recipe in...

Review of Eurus by The Oh Hellos
I discovered The Oh Hellos a few months ago when my boyfriend sent me a link to their NPR Tiny Desk Concert on YouTube. I only watched...

Acts of Kindness
In this time of fear, it is heartening to see the acts of kindness that people perform for each other.

Review of The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
I started reading The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern, a week before social distancing went into place and the library closed its...

Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
Caramel, chocolate, a hint of coffee, it's all here!
Candle thoughts are little ideas that lift you up. From a favorite lyric or book quote to the taste of a chocolate chip cookie to the sound of your friend’s laugh, candle thoughts remind you that even if things are bad, there are still some lights in the darkness.




















