Nestled within the pages of Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers by Marta McDowell lies a captivating exploration that intertwines the allure of gardens with the appeal of mystery. As someone who might be more inclined to commit ‘planticide’ than nurture a thriving garden, I…
Full disclaimer: I’m in no way a professional tarot reader. I like to dabble … Correction. I like to keep my hands busy. Shuffling cards is one of the ways I keep my anxiety at an acceptable level and it just so happens that I enjoy the pretty art on tarot decks or oracle cards….
Female rulers tend to be remembered throughout history, whether attempts were made to scrub their names from memory or not. Some were benevolent leaders, others were warriors in their own right. Each queen from around the world, throughout the ages, were unique rulers—individuals that were determined to be remembered. And they should be celebrated as…
It’s no secret—we live in a consumerism-driven society. We work, we buy, and eventually we die. Why? After reading The Year of Less by Cait Flanders, I realized what makes us so consumed with the idea of “wanting all the things” … What’s more, I honestly feel this indoctrination of mankind as we know it could very…
Full Disclaimer: I bought Things I Should Have Said by Jamie Lynn Spears even though I’m a staunch supporter of the #FreeBritney movement. What Britney Spears was subjected to during the conservatorship is absolutely horrendous, and the fact that Britney’s family didn’t step in to help her out of that situation boggles the mind. Of…
