To read from the beginning and get more context about this little research project I'm doing, you can do so here. Movies chosen: Rebecca (1940)Anchors Aweigh (1945)The Philadelphia Story (1940)The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)Casablanca (1942)The Red Shoes (1948)Mr. Skeffington (1944)Homecoming (1948)Since You Went Away (1944)I was a Male War Bride (1949)Probably better chick… Continue reading Masculinity Through Celluloid Eyes: The 1940s Broken Man
As the average Latter Day Saint, this past weekend was a big one. General Conference weekend. It's the weekend that happens twice a year where we spend several hours at a time listening to talks and speakers from the leadership of the church. Usually speaking on various topics to help guide, encourage, and uplift those… Continue reading Who can you Trust?
Back in my early 20s, I was at a young single adult church activity attempting to socialize. As I was doing so, I flitted to a group of people I knew who were all laughing and joking in conversation. A particular vague acquaintance of mine (the typical jock type who would most likely be labeled "popular") was… Continue reading Why are Chick Flicks not Respected?
This is the first draft of a 3rd story in a novel series I'm doing. To read the first one you can do so here. To read the second, you can do so here. I didn’t need to look at the small clock on the other side of my room to know that it was… Continue reading A Pirates Wife: Chapter 1 (Draft)
To read from the beginning and get more context about this little research project I'm doing, you can do so here. Bad Girl 1931Libeled Lady 1936Grand Hotel 1932Stella Dallas 1938The Gay Divorcee 1934Bringing Up Baby 1938It Happened One Night 1934The Woman 1939My Man Godfrey 1936The Rains Came 1939Probably better chick flicks to use as a… Continue reading Masculinity through Celluloid Eyes: The 1930s Provider
To read from the beginning and get more context about this little research project I'm doing, you can do so here. Way Down East (1920)Something to Think About (1920)The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)Blood and Sand (1922)Wings (1927)The Jazz Singer (1927)My Best Girl (1927)Flesh and the Devil (1927)Lights of New York (1928)Sunny Side Up… Continue reading Masculinity Through Celluloid Eyes: 1920s The Jazzy Dreamer
There was darkness first. Darkness as I felt the spirit world just beyond my grasp. But before my soul could be enveloped into it, I felt something surge within me. I felt each bone stitch painlessly together as a golden light filled me. I opened my eyes to see a flustered Mikel. I used this… Continue reading Reaper’s Mistress: Chapter 16 (Draft)
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen on the set of a movie I wasn't allowed to watch. These types of jeans. One of the lasting memories I have of my childhood is of my mom putting me in jeans at some point. The straight leg ones made from thick stiff material that are all the sudden back in… Continue reading Aspie Problems: Fashion and Beauty Standards
This is a second book in a series of "novels" I'm writing. To read the first one, you can start here. To start this one from the beginning and read other chapters, you can do so here. My heart pounded in my chest. Mikel. “Do you know where he could be?” Lukas’ eyebrows furrowed, “I… Continue reading Reaper’s Mistress: Chapter 15 (Draft)
This is a second book in a series of "novels" I'm writing. To read the first one, you can start here. To start this one from the beginning and read other chapters, you can do so here. I woke up to a raspy squawk and Sander’s arm draped over me. The whisper of his breathing… Continue reading Reaper’s Mistress: Chapter 14 (Draft)
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