My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2021
It’s that time of year again. Ranking my favorite films of the year is one of my most treasured traditions on this site. I was even more excited than usual … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2021
Author: Michael J. Vowles
Christmastime in Kingston: The Last Weeks of My First Semester
In my previous post I spoke about balance. Juggling everything as a Master’s student is challenging, perhaps no more so than the end of the semester. I’d found a way … Continue reading Christmastime in Kingston: The Last Weeks of My First Semester
London Vignettes: The Challenges & the Joys of My First Semester at KU
The time I’ve spent living here in Kingston so far feels, in my memory, a lot longer than four months. I’ve written about this phenomenon to death already, so I … Continue reading London Vignettes: The Challenges & the Joys of My First Semester at KU
Halloween Week 2021: Dune, the Pub Quiz, & My First Time Dressing Up
My Brother Comes to Visit October ended up being a busy month, to say nothing of my job and my studies. After meeting up with my old friends on the … Continue reading Halloween Week 2021: Dune, the Pub Quiz, & My First Time Dressing Up
Self Care with Nero
Exactly one week after I met up with George and Elizabeth, I traveled into Central London again. This time, it was a solo affair. I loved how quickly I could … Continue reading Self Care with Nero
Meeting Old Friends in a New City
Like any big city, London conjures up certain images. When you picture it, you’re probably picturing Central London and its many landmarks. I knew of course that living in Kingston-Upon-Thames … Continue reading Meeting Old Friends in a New City
My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)
When I didn’t get either of my preferences for student accommodation, I decided not to worry about it. So long as I had a place to sleep near campus, I … Continue reading My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)
Why I Went Back to University 7 Years After Completing Undergrad
A few years ago, I wrote a somewhat zany post in which I explored the differences between the nightmares I have as an adult and the ones that plagued me … Continue reading Why I Went Back to University 7 Years After Completing Undergrad
Dissecting the Themes of The White Lotus
I already knew before I finished The White Lotus that I wanted to write about it. The new HBO series came recommended to me with scant details, but that only … Continue reading Dissecting the Themes of The White Lotus
Looking Back at the Past: The Yearning for Second Chances
If you could go back, would you? Or better yet- what would it mean to you to have a second chance at something? There’s something so compelling and enduring about … Continue reading Looking Back at the Past: The Yearning for Second Chances
Showing Faraway Friends Around My Home City
I’ve mentioned a few times on this blog over the past year how I haven’t gone out much since the COVID-19 pandemic. Whenever each lockdown was lifted, I kept on … Continue reading Showing Faraway Friends Around My Home City
Preserving the Past Part 3: Post-Graduation Travels in the USA
The intent of this little series has always been to reflect on my obsession with preserving the past, which I’ve always gone about in the same basic way: externalizing the … Continue reading Preserving the Past Part 3: Post-Graduation Travels in the USA
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