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Book news, updates, art reviews, and thoughts on issues both timely and timeless—it’s all here!

Alyssa Charpentier 12/25/23 Alyssa Charpentier 12/25/23

In Defense of Christmas

Christmas is the last bastion of wholesomeness and good cheer in a cynical world… how can we continue the traditions and protect the beauty of Christmas going forward?

Dec. 24, 2023

Alyssa Charpentier 11/15/23 Alyssa Charpentier 11/15/23

The Violent—An Explosive and Edgy New Rock Band

Meet The Violent—a riveting new rock group born blazing from the “ashes of Red Sun Rising”

Nov. 15, 2023

Alyssa Charpentier 11/13/23 Alyssa Charpentier 11/13/23

Plagiarism—Imitation Vs. Inspiration

Let's explore the markers of plagiarism and the fundamental differences between being inspired and imitating another writer/creator

Nov. 12, 2023

Alyssa Charpentier 9/6/23 Alyssa Charpentier 9/6/23

How to Be Open-Minded In a Divisive & Hostile Culture

Here’s how you can resist the urge to “other” and hate your political opposites in an increasingly divisive world.

Sep. 6, 2023

Alyssa Charpentier 7/21/23 Alyssa Charpentier 7/21/23

Little Dark Age (MGMT)—Album Review

My review of a new favorite album by a new favorite music group

Jul. 21, 2023

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Shinedown—Not (Quite) Your Average Modern Rock Band

Here are ten reasons the rock band Shinedown is worth your attention.

Jun. 24, 2023

Alyssa Charpentier 6/5/23 Alyssa Charpentier 6/5/23

Traversing the Transition: Existential "Liminal Spaces"

How to navigate and understand the various side effects of existing in a liminal space

Jun. 5, 2023

Alyssa Charpentier 5/31/23 Alyssa Charpentier 5/31/23

The Final Treatment — A Short Story

In a society where people can take their lives and deaths into their own hands—per the government’s blessing—Clay Williams must decide whether or not he wishes to make that ultimate of decisions… or else find something truly worth living for.

May 31, 2023