Hello, my lovely little geckos! Unfortunately, due to work and life, I'm feeling too burnt out to work on the website on a regular schedule. I don't know how long I'll be gone or what the site will be like when I get back. I may remarket and reschedule so that I can create more …
Category: Book Lists
Easing into Poetry
April is National Poetry Month. It was first launched in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets to celebrate the cultural and social importance of poets. In the modern era, however, poetry can be divisive. Many people don't read or enjoy poetry, or are only interested in the modern take on poetry, such as spoken …
The Worst Books I’ve Ever Read
Disclaimer: I do not claim to have good taste. The following statements are personal opinions meant to spark dialogue and introspection. If you don't like what I have to say, you're welcome to leave. Dune by Frank Herbert I know this one is going to piss people off, so let me start by saying I …
My Favorite Poets of 2021
As we go into 2022, I want to challenge myself, and you, to read more this year. To encourage you, I've compiled a list of my favorite poets from 2021. I wanted to reflect on my year in poetry not only to see how much I've consumed, but to remember what I've learned and how …
Books to Celebrate American Indian and Indigenous Peoples
I know I'm a little late, but since Thanksgiving just passed, I wanted to acknowledge our history and take a moment to give thanks to the peoples who deserve it most. The myth of Thanksgiving has been taught in American schools for decades, but for American Indians, it's a time of mourning. What white colonizers …
Continue reading Books to Celebrate American Indian and Indigenous Peoples
LAMP 