Books

New Book Coming Out! || Oh, the Fallen: Book Review

Hello, all! I’m so excited about today’s review! Not only is Oh, the Fallen the first book in a series, but it’s also a debut novel by a friend of mine. 🙂 Anyway, I read an ARC copy of this story earlier this month and will be sharing my review today. Oh, and there’s also… Continue reading New Book Coming Out! || Oh, the Fallen: Book Review

Sewing

What I Made: Making and Remaking a Blue Plaid Dress

Alright, this post is a little different than my previous sewing posts as it is in two parts. The first part I wrote almost a year ago, when I finished making the dress the first time. And the second part I wrote not long before publishing this post which happened to be that same day… Continue reading What I Made: Making and Remaking a Blue Plaid Dress

Writing

Poetry Basics 4: Penning That Powerful Ending

Welcome to part 4 of the Poetry Basics blog series! If you missed part 1 where I shared some inspiration, ideas, and helpful resources, part 2 on how to write the first few lines, or part 3 on how to develop your poem, you can find that those parts here: Part 1 || Part 2 || Part 3… Continue reading Poetry Basics 4: Penning That Powerful Ending

History

Lewis and Clark Expedition: the Great Westward Journey

Beginning In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson proposed a expedition to the Pacific Northwest, exploring the Louisiana Territory (which had just been purchased from France for $15 million) and the land beyond it. Congress approved the idea, and 28-year-old Meriwether Lewis was chosen to lead the “Corp of Discovery” as it was called. Lewis, however, wanted… Continue reading Lewis and Clark Expedition: the Great Westward Journey