Chances are, by now you have probably heard the familiar, lilting lullabies and imaginative symphonies of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” this … The Origins of the Nutcracker Image Courtesy of Amazon There were many versions of the Nutcracker story. However, I love the illustrations of this version of Nutcracker! Maurice Sendak, was one of my favourite… Continue reading Reblog Feature: The Origins of the Nutcracker
Book Review: Factor-7
Thank you Mindbuck Media for sending me this copy of a soon-to-be-released copy of Factor-7 by J.D. May! Image Courtesy of Goodreads Summary Dr. Sam Hawkins was the head trauma surgeon at the hospital. One day, his colleague and friend died in his arms at the hospital from a mysterious and horrid infection, while mumbling… Continue reading Book Review: Factor-7
Netflix Series: Sleepless Society, Insomnia
Image Courtesy of IMDb Aiya was a famous model, who was living with her only relative, her mother’s sister. Her mother had disappeared after her mother apparently murdered her father and her teacher when Aiya was in high school. Aiya suffered from insomnia as she would constantly float between her reality and the dream world.… Continue reading Netflix Series: Sleepless Society, Insomnia
Art Inspiration: The Nutcracker
“Nutcracker dolls, also known as Christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines most commonly made to resemble a toy soldier. In German tradition, the dolls are symbols of good luck, frightening away malevolent spirits. While nearly all nutcrackers from before the first half of the 20th century are functional, a significant proportion of modern nutcrackers are primarily decorative, and not… Continue reading Art Inspiration: The Nutcracker
Movie Review: Wonder
Image Courtesy of IMDb Summary August Pullman was born with “facial differences”. He was homeschooled by his mother until he reached fifth grade. His parents decided it was time that he went to a normal school. Having to deal with other people staring and whispering around him was his daily life. Therefore, Auggie was both… Continue reading Movie Review: Wonder
Art Inspiration: Gingerbread Man
Do you like gingerbread? Personally I really enjoy the sweet and spicy flavours of the gingerbread each Christmas. Naturally, I also bought some gingerbread people for fun. Years ago, I remember buying gingerbread house kits to put together with my little ones. I prefer to just eat the gingerbread plain and without any candy or… Continue reading Art Inspiration: Gingerbread Man
This Or That Book Tag
Thank you Krishna for tagging me to do this fun book tag! Also, this tag was originally created by AYUNDA! Rules to this book tag: Mention the creator of the tag Thank the blogger who tagged you! Tag other people to do the tag and spread the love! Questions Reading on the couch or on the bed?… Continue reading This Or That Book Tag
Book Review: Craving London
Summary Jessica had just gone through a breakup with the Boyfriend and she decided to move to London to start anew. This memoir was a recollection of her experiences in London as she discovered new foods and new people. She documented each potential boyfriend and the men that she dated with a particular food or… Continue reading Book Review: Craving London
Art Inspiration: The Husky
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Book Review: Usborne Growing Up For Girls
This was the second book that I read regarding growing up for girls. I was very impressed with the range of topics in this book. There wasn’t much graphics nor colour pictures in this book though. Besides the basic growing up topics about the changing body, it included: -eating disorders -exercise -body image -sex and… Continue reading Book Review: Usborne Growing Up For Girls
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