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Why I Embrace My Anxiety
Yes, anxiety can be debilitating but for me, it has been something I have worked really hard on and it is now something that I really...
Theresa Wilson
Jul 16, 2021


Summer Reading List
In today's post I will be sharing 11 books that I want to read this summer. However I know that I will most likely read more than this...
Theresa Wilson
Jul 12, 2021


The Gruesome Origins of Classic Fairytales: Alice in Wonderland
In today's installment of The Gruesome Origins of Classic Fairytales we are covering Alice in Wonderland. This will be the last installment of this series. I hope you have enjoyed it thus far and I hope that you will continue to support my blog. Now onto today's post. We all know the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland, After watching a scurrying rabbit in a waistcoat, Alice, a young and curious girl, follows him down his hole to Wonderland, and meets an array of anthropomo
Theresa Wilson
Jul 9, 2021


Looking Into the Past: House of Tudor
In today's post we will be taking another look into the past. This series has been a fun one for me and I have only covered two topics....
Theresa Wilson
Jul 5, 2021


Canadian Residential Schools
So today's post was going to be about Canada Day but I decided that instead I wanted to tackle something that has hit the news and should...
Theresa Wilson
Jun 28, 2021


Classic of the Month: Around the World in 80 Days
As you probably recall, I started a new monthly series that will highlight a new "classic" every month. This month's classic is Around...
Theresa Wilson
Jun 21, 2021


The Gruesome Origins of Classic Fairytales: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
In today's installment of The Gruesome Origins of Classic Fairytales we are going to be covering The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We all know the Disney version of this story. An animated Disney adventure follows disfigured Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, who bides his time locked away in a tower. With only gargoyles to keep him company, Quasimodo longs to be with other people, leading to his chance encounter with the enchanting Gypsy Esmeralda. When the beaut
Theresa Wilson
Jun 18, 2021


Father's Day: History & Origins
In today's post we will be looking at the history & origins of Father's Day. This will be a shorter post but will give us a look into how...
Theresa Wilson
Jun 14, 2021


The Gruesome Origins of Classic Fairytales: Mulan
In today's installment of The Gruesome Origins of Classic Fairytales we are covering the story of Mulan. We all know the Disney version of this story. Fearful that her ailing father will be drafted into the Chinese military, Mulan takes his spot -- though, as a girl living under a patriarchal regime, she is technically unqualified to serve. She cleverly impersonates a man and goes off to train with fellow recruits. Accompanied by her dragon, Mushu, she uses her smarts to help
Theresa Wilson
Jun 11, 2021


Date Yourself: Self Love & Care
You need to love yourself before you can love another person the way the both of you deserve. The whimsical romance you have with...
Theresa Wilson
Jun 7, 2021
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