PinnedThe Coolest Swords in History and FictionThe Most Famous Swords Swords in history and fiction represent powerful warriors, prized possessions, and, in some cases, peace treaties. There is a great deal of lore surrounding some of the most famous blades: Excalibur, Joyeuse, Durendal, and Fragarach. …History19 min read
1 day agoSigns an Aries Likes YouAries are known for their fiery and intense personalities, so it’s not too hard to figure out if they like you. | Source: Photo by Vitaliy Mitrofanenko from Pexels How to Know if an Aries Is Into You It’s not the hardest thing to tell whether or not an Aries likes you. The first sign of the zodiac wants…Aries9 min read
Published in The Power of Poetry·2 days agoPoem: May 24, 2022I can sense the sadness from miles away the faces of families, the empty basketball court, the teddy bears alone in bed tonight. I can feel the country holding its breath unison as we no longer know what to hope. I can guess the images that will pop up on…Uvdale1 min read
2 days ago15 Date Ideas for AquariusAquarius makes for a fun date. They can be exciting and other times very quiet. They like to go to new places and try trendy things. They like rebels and do things a different way. | Source: cottonbro, Pexels Taking an Aquarius on a Date Aquarius can make for an exciting or chill date. This sign…Aquarius10 min read
3 days agoUnderstanding the Element Water in Western Astrology: For Cancer, Scorpio, and PiscesThe Purpose of Water The last element to appear in Western astrology is often misunderstood. Humans are still evolving, and we don’t fully understand how to have healthy relationships and emotions, the parts of life that water represents. The Elements Fire appears first in the cycle. It’s the spark that gets things into motion — it’s…Water11 min read
May 19A Critique of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” and F. W. Murnau’s “Nosferatu”Dracula is a cornerstone of gothic literature. One of the first films adapted from the book is often looked at as a prime example of silent filmmaking. | Source: Photo by Marc Wieland on Unsplash The Origins of Vampires in Pop Culture The 1922 silent film Nosferatu is based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Unfortunately, while making the…Dracula9 min read
May 18Five Tricks to Fix an Old DraftEditing Tips One of the smartest things a writer can do is write something and walk away from it for a time. Sometimes, we don’t have the opportunity to do this because we’re trying to fulfill a deadline as quickly as possible. When you walk away from your draft for a while…Proofreading4 min read
May 18Signs You’ve Found Your Soul MateFinding Your Soul Mate We could talk all day long about what is a soul mate. For some, it’s simply the person they fell in love with and stayed with for the rest of their life. For others, it’s a person they were meant to find all along who is the perfect match. Some…Relationships8 min read
May 18The Perks of Dating a Shorter ManDon’t Fixate on Height So Much Let’s face it. There is way too much preference for height when it comes to dating. A large percentage of women refuse to date a man who is shorter than them. That’s pretty dumb, so get rid of the unnecessary stigma. I ended up with someone who is the exact…Dating6 min read
May 17How to Tell If You’re an Introvert on the MBTIIntroversion and Extroversion in Myers-Briggs Personality Theory According to Myers-Briggs personality theory, there are four fundamental spectrums that define you. These are: Extroversion to introversion Sensing to intuition Feeling to thinking Judging to perceiving According to Myers-Briggs theory, you should be able to figure out your personality by looking at these four spectrums. For example, the introversion-extroversion…Introversion9 min read