Dressing the Part
When I entered the USA for the first time, I was very much intent on absorbing as much as I could from the local culture. In some ways I arrived … Continue reading Dressing the Part
Author: Michael J. Vowles
10 Things Texans Say
In my most recent post I discussed how Americans and British people use the same words differently. It’s got me thinking about all things semantic, and there’s so much more I … Continue reading 10 Things Texans Say
10 Things Americans Say Differently
During my student exchange to the US of A, there were many instances where I found myself explaining what I meant by a certain word. As I’ve said in other … Continue reading 10 Things Americans Say Differently
What My Degree Taught Me About Writing Fiction
When I was a student of Creative Writing at the University of Winchester, there was one seminar in particular that stood out to me. It was the final semester before … Continue reading What My Degree Taught Me About Writing Fiction
The Dark Side of Eau Claire
As I continue my study abroad series of personal essays, I’d like to pen a short post about the city of Eau Claire itself. So far I’ve covered culture shock, … Continue reading The Dark Side of Eau Claire
F-Stops & Flood Plains: My Weekend Part Two
I’ve been nothing if not introspective in the wake of the New Year. I think that’s just how I’m wired. I spend a lot of time in my own head. … Continue reading F-Stops & Flood Plains: My Weekend Part Two
Lamb Boobs & Spanish Typewriters: My Weekend Part One
The first weekend of 2018 turned out to be pretty rad. My dear friends Elizabeth & George came to visit me on Saturday- and it was the first time I … Continue reading Lamb Boobs & Spanish Typewriters: My Weekend Part One
50 Reasons Why I Love Elvis
No blog about my life would be complete without a post devoted to my favorite singer of all time. I celebrate January 8th every year because it’s Elvis Presley’s birthday, … Continue reading 50 Reasons Why I Love Elvis
Homeland by R.A Salvatore
I’ve always been bad at multi-tasking. It’s a skill I want to improve, but I feel like I’m wired in some way to be consumed by a singular focus. I … Continue reading Homeland by R.A Salvatore
My New Year’s Resolution
I have always been attracted to the idea of New Year’s Resolutions, because I love having a sense of direction in life. I love the idea of building something. It’s … Continue reading My New Year’s Resolution
My Year in Review: 2017
I’m not sure what I expected from 2017, except more of the same. The same half-hearted attempts at being productive; moments of inspiration that disappeared as quickly as they came- … Continue reading My Year in Review: 2017
Why Ball in the Family is my Guilty Pleasure
Lately I’ve been tuning in every Sunday to watch the latest episode of the Facebook reality web series Ball in the Family. It provides a nice little break from the … Continue reading Why Ball in the Family is my Guilty Pleasure
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