For six weeks, I attended a course entitled 'Introduction to Literature Study'. I had high hopes for the class. Being an aspiring novelist, I felt that taking the class would somehow open my eyes to the literary form in such a way that would improve my writing. Unfortunately, in those six weeks, I learned very…
This Asexual Agnostic's Comforting Token
Adherents to religion find comfort in a variety of things. When life is at its most trying, they can pray to their God. They can find comfort in their respective religious symbols. Many Christians weara cross on their neck. When the going gets rough, they can find comfort in that token, for it reminds them…
A Suitable Second: Seeking sartorial satisfaction at Michael Andrews Bespoke
Nearly a year later, I am still completely in love with my first bespoke suit from Michael Andrews Bespoke. I still talk about it to anybody who'll listen. I still look at it admiringly. I still feelhappy with it. I can't spend a single day without it, and when I am forced to, it pains…
A Matter of the Heart
The weather reminded Jack of happy times. For some reason, he had always enjoyed chilly rainy days. Despite such days being wet and cold, thoroughly unpleasant to one's skin, he relished such weather.Perhaps it was how the rain seemed to clear the way for him on city streets. That's how it seemed to him as…
Contentions With Studying Poetry
Poetry is supposed to be appreciated. Good poetry invokes an emotion, it paints a picture with words in your heart that no image can. Good poetry is supposed to be read and enjoyed. But what about whenit comes to studying it? I must say that the study of poetry is by and large a farce.…