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Return to the Yellow Brick RoadBy Rachel Rivenbark Having been raised from the crib on the music of Sir Elton John, as well as being a longtime fan of actor Taron Egerton, I was understandably thrilled to learn last year that a film starring Egerton was due to be released surrounding the life of the famed musician. Although the film had been described by actors and producers alike as more of a “fantasy musical” than a biopic, and it takes quite a few liberties with the reality surrounding certain small details, Rocketman has also largely been described as a very faithful representation of Elton’s perspective on his childhood and rise to stardom.
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Why is Alien Still Scary?
By Ryan Brunt
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic Alien turned 40 in May. This prompted me to re-watch it for the first time in quite a few years, mostly to see if it still holds up today. It always seems like horror movies from Alien’s era that we see once or twice as kids are never quite as scary when we watch them later on, and I was curious if Alien would go that route for me. Would the once-horrifying Xenomorph now seem a little hokey, like an extraterrestrial Chucky?
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Self-Love Letters
By Ghia Vitale
Writing love letters to myself helps me love myself more and boost my confidence. Here’s why you should consider writing self-love letters to yourself.
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Math and Magic Across Millions of MilesBy Alex Carrigan In her forthcoming novel Like Wings, Your Hands, author Elizabeth Earley tells a story about Kalina and Marko, a mother and son living in Boston. Kalina is an immigrant from Bulgaria and recent divorcee who spends most of her time looking after her son, who was born with spina bifida and has had to grow up with numerous health issues as a result. Marko, now in his teen years, is trying to understand his place in the world, especially as he sees the world a lot differently than other people, seeing emotions as numbers and linking them to colors, shapes, and textures. It's as Marko enters high school that both characters start to ruminate on their lives and their futures, from Kalina revisiting issues from her childhood and Marko using a meditation technique to drift into the body of someone who is no longer of this world.
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Let's Talk About Trash
By Joanna Patzig
“There is no such thing as away. When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere.” - Annie Leonard
“The wilderness needs no defense, only defenders.” - Edward Abbey There’s a lot to think about in the news right now, and it’s easy to overlook our own political and ecological impact because of greater human rights concerns (elections, abortion bills, natural disasters, etc.) But lately, little things like the trash I produce have been weighing on me, like a physical manifestation of the environmental emergencies we are facing. To be honest, I actually produce a lot of trash - at least a bag a week, plus recycling. According to the latest EPA data the U.S. produced 254 million tons of trash in 2013 (that’s more than 4 pounds a person, per day) and I’m a part of that ever increasing number. So I wanted to know where waste and recycling really goes in my community, how it affects the planet, and what I can do to be a more responsible citizen. I’ve been specifically researching my home, Richmond Virginia, but hopefully this super simple breakdown will be helpful to anyone, who like me, doesn’t normally think about trash. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Sofie Hagen Nails It
By Ghia Vitale
If you want to learn more about being fat and happy with your body, read Sofie Hagen’s new book, Happy Fat: Taking Up Space In a World That Wants To Shrink You. In this book, Hagen tells readers all about how she came to love her fat body. She also gives advice on how you can do the same thing.
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Where Plus Size Customers Can Finally Speak OutBy Ghia Vitale Fat Girl Reviews is a review site for fat consumers. It gives the plus size community a platform for sharing our experiences with businesses, venues, services, products, and more. Check out this exclusive Quail Bell interview to learn more about this exciting website.
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The YouTubers Nobody Wants to Talk AboutBy Erynn Porter In the summer of 2017, it had been a year since I graduated from college and I was completely disillusioned by the world. I just quit a job that didn’t pay well, barely used the skills I learned in college, and completely wrecked my mental health. A few months before I quit, I was scouring multiple job boards, desperately searching for a job in my field that would pay well. Between the number of internships, unpaid of course, and the jobs that required a ton experience despite being entry level, the pickings were slim.
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