An Ode to London Winter
In my Nineteen Century Literature class, we have been recently studying the poems of John Keats, who was well known for writing odes. I read his poems, reflected upon them,...
Winking
A few months ago, I wrote a post about awkward eye contact. I wrote that if you're interested in someone, it is better to try talking to them than to...
Memorable Lines from Conversations with Strangers
As previous posts have detailed, I encounter interesting people with remarkable frequency. More often than not, these encounters result in interesting conversations. Given the nature of these conversations, I've taken...
Dear Fruit Fly
Dear Fruit Fly, I respect your presence on this planet, and I accept that you have every right to be here, in the same way that I do. You do...
I’m Away Laughing on a Fast Camel
Years ago, I read a book called Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging, on the recommendation of a few of my friends. I then read the follow-up, On the Bright Side,...