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13 Milliners to Follow on Instagram
Social media platforms like Instagram have become a great platform for milliners to showcase their unique creations, offering everything...
May 131 min read


Rabbit Holes (Longform Articles) Part 7
Great non-fiction, longform articles to send you down a rabbit hole and possibly learn something new!
Apr 292 min read


Comparison of Easter Romance Movies
Easter-themed romance films are relatively rare compared to Christmas romance movies. I know of only 1 theatrically-released and 4...
Apr 1513 min read


Sewing Inspiration - Part 3
Clothing I've seen online that I wish I could buy or sew! This is "part 3" of my sewing inspiration round-ups. (1) Minh Tuan Couture (2)...
Apr 11 min read


My Dream Hallmark Seasonal Programming
As part of my effort in de-cluttering my digital footprint, I crunched the numbers on all the movies and television I’ve watched and...
Mar 189 min read


The Case of Vampire Slayer Beer
After getting sued over trademark infringement, the craft brewery Clown Shoes changed a beer label to imply death to trademark attorneys.
Mar 42 min read


Art I'm Loving - Part 5
My annual "art I'm loving" round-up is inspired by some recent art museum visits. Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4 Rhythm of Bird...
Feb 252 min read


Copyright Control Number IS NOT a Copyright Registration
What's the difference between a Preassigned Control Number (PCN) or Library of Congress Control Number (LCCNs) or US Copyright Registration
Feb 207 min read


Plunging Sweetheart Neckline is the Worst Fashion Trend of the 2020s
We may only be halfway through the decade, but I’m calling it now: the worst trend of the 2020s is the Plunging Sweetheart neckline ....
Feb 113 min read


Best & Worst Dressed Male Royals of 2024
There are hundreds of articles on what royal women are wearing, but not enough on menswear! So here's my "Best & Worst Dressed Male...
Jan 283 min read


Where to get Clarified Milk Punch Cocktails in the Phoenix Valley?
Clarified milk punch cocktails are known for their smooth texture and clarity. However, they are often too complicated for the home...
Jan 134 min read


My Year in Books: 2024
Ranking and statistics of all the books I read this year
Jan 73 min read


Introducing: TrademarkJoy
I've decided to combine my law blog and personal blog so I'll be posting some legal tips and legal stories
Jan 22 min read


Art I'm Loving - Part 4
In another art round-up, this is all artists I have discovered on Instagram. Below are 18 artists across different disciplines whose art...
Nov 26, 20241 min read


The Divergent Series is Bad
The first book in the Divergent dystopian young adult series came out over 12 years ago in April 2011. I recently re-read the series and...
Oct 1, 20246 min read


Art I'm Loving - Part 3
The previous 2 parts to the "art I'm loving" round-up has been focused on contemporary art but it's possible to fall in love with older...
Sep 17, 20242 min read


3 Great Character Designs in Terrible Movies
Some movies are terrible except for a character design, which is more than just the costume as it also includes make-up and hair.
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Sewing Inspiration - Part 2
I realize Pinterest is supposed to be the "compile dream dresses in one place" social media. However, I've got a blog, so here's my...
Aug 20, 20241 min read


TV Shows with Terrible Names
A terrible name can hurt a show's popularity. These 4 television shows have terrible names and it may have hurt their success.
Jul 23, 20244 min read


Rabbit Holes (Longform Articles) Part 6
Great non-fiction, longform articles to send you down a rabbit hole and possibly learn something new!
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Sad Space Dads Trope
In recent years, depressed father figures in space has been a plot line in many movies, a sad space dads trope
Jun 11, 20242 min read


13 Parodies of Period Dramas
13 Parodies of Period Drama including Stiff Upper Lips, Hunderby, Blazing Saddles, and The Spoils of Babylon that are parody period dramas
Jun 4, 20244 min read


Art I'm Loving - Part 2
Below are 5 artists whose art I've fallen in love with this year! Jenny Grant (flowbyjenny) Daniel Liang (danieliang_1107) Ana Maria...
May 14, 20241 min read


Weaponized Incompetence, or Why Men Do Less Housework
I was following an Instagram influencer who posted a series of posts that her husband will not take out the trash without being reminded,...
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Downton Abbey Parodies
parodies of Downton Abbey, a British historical drama television series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their downstairs staff as
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Rabbit Holes (Longform Articles) Part 5
Great, longform non-fiction articles to send you down a rabbit hole and possibly learn something new!
Mar 5, 20241 min read


Sewing Inspiration - Part 1
Someday, I'd like to be a great sewist who can make outfits I see on television that I cannot find to purchase. Until, then here's my...
Feb 20, 20241 min read


19th Year of Youtube Reflection
In honor of Youtube's 19th birthday here are reflections on the state of Youtube including regulation, come-backs, and upload rate
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Game Content - Digital Minimalism Guide
This post is part of a series on Digital Minimalism and how to de-clutter your digital world to bring joy! How to de-clutter game...
Jan 30, 202410 min read


Secret Shonda Rhimes Period Drama
Before Shonda Rhimes made Bridgerton, she made a pilot for another costume drama starring John Barrowman, Blythe Danner, and Sarah...
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Videogame Graveyard
When I was working through my videogame backlog, I reflected a lot on "lost media" or games I've played previously that I cannot access...
Jan 16, 20245 min read


10 Arizona Influencers Worth a Follow in 2024
Want to follow some local influencers? Here are some more Arizona influencers worth a follow on Instagram!
Jan 13, 20241 min read


Rabbit Holes (Longform Articles) Part 4
Great, longform non-fiction articles to send you down a rabbit hole and possibly learn something new!
Jan 9, 20241 min read


Food & Recipe Inspiration
Who do you go to online when looking for food and recipe inspiration? Here are my top 17 accounts that I like to visit for food & recipe...
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Real Estate Websites for Castles
I love to look at real estate that I can't afford and imagine what I would purchase if I had the money for a castle! While Zillow.com ...
Dec 26, 20232 min read


Beauty Content - Digital Minimalism Guide
This post is part of a series on Digital Minimalism and how to de-clutter your digital world to bring joy! With this guide, we'll just...
Dec 12, 20234 min read


Reading Material - Digital Minimalism Guide
This post is part of a series on Digital Minimalism and how to de-clutter your digital world to bring joy! How to de-clutter reading...
Dec 12, 202312 min read


Digital Minimalism - The Guide
I will be posting a series of blog posts on how to decrease one's digital footprint inspired by Marie Kondo's organization principles, as...
Dec 12, 20231 min read


Healthcare in Cyberpunk 2077
The videogame Cyberpunk 2077 is set in a futuristic California city. There are two electronic shards, reading material found by the...
Dec 5, 20235 min read


Rabbit Holes (Longform Articles) Part 3
Great non-fiction, longform articles to send you down a rabbit hole and possibly learn something new!
Nov 14, 20231 min read


11 Arizona Influencers Worth a Follow in 2023
11 arizona influencers worth a follow on Instagram
Nov 7, 20231 min read


Rabbit Holes (Longform Articles) Part 2
Great non-fiction, longform articles to send you down a rabbit hole and possibly learn something new!
Sep 5, 20231 min read


Anti-Clutter Gift Guide
It doesn't matter if you're a minimalist or a maximalist - it can be overwhelming to recieve more stuff that you have to move, clean, and...
Aug 9, 20232 min read


5 Great Space Emperor Monologues
Space Emperors and villains often get Shakespeare-style monologues amongst the lasers and glitter of sci-fi movies, elevating the content.
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Musical Diary
While there is Goodreads to log ratings of books, IMDB to logging ratings of movies and tv shows, there's no dedicated website for...
Jul 11, 20234 min read


13 Feng Shui Design Ideas for Kitchens
No matter what design trends are popular, people always want to live in homes that bring them happiness, health, and comfort. An...
Jun 27, 20234 min read


Tea Cults: A Nickel-Sized Summary (Yogi Tea and Sleepytime)
Tik Tok video "tea brands was created by a cult I'd have two nickels" is correct, explanation of the cults of Yogi Tea and Sleepytime Tea
May 30, 20237 min read


The Camera Lies
Difference of lens and distance can change how you look on film or photo. The old adage of "the camera adds 10 pounds" is based in fact.
May 16, 20231 min read


3 Good Scenes in Terrible Movies
Some movies are terrible except for one really great scene.
May 2, 20232 min read


Cauliflower Pasta Dough Recipe
For those of us who can’t eat gluten or are just trying to cut down on carbs but LOVE pasta, the idea of cutting vegetables in strips...
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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