Bouncing Back
Today I let my legs do my thinking for me. I had a lot to work out on this morning’s walk and I wondered if my route was going to … Continue reading Bouncing Back
Author: Michael J. Vowles
The Books Of My Childhood
At the moment I’m in the middle of reorganizing my bookshelves. I’ve got too many books and too little space, as evidenced by the tall stacks that have formed across … Continue reading The Books Of My Childhood
10 Takeaways From The Last Jedi Trailer!
The Star Wars franchise is nothing if not formulaic. I’m pretty sure there’s a guy at Disney with a clipboard that reviews the scripts and ticks off the necessary items. … Continue reading 10 Takeaways From The Last Jedi Trailer!
What Do Our Nightmares Reveal About Ourselves?
I’ve always been a troubled sleeper. For the first few years of my life I never slept through the night. I was a crying, difficult baby. And throughout my childhood … Continue reading What Do Our Nightmares Reveal About Ourselves?
Caribou Island & the Joy of Second Hand Books
What a pleasure it is to actually justify bringing home books by the sleigh-load! There have been far too many times down the years where I’ve bought a bunch of … Continue reading Caribou Island & the Joy of Second Hand Books
American Home Cooking Part 2
In part one I discussed how, in American households, there is a much greater tendency to arrange a meal into bowls and trays, and have the family serve themselves. This of … Continue reading American Home Cooking Part 2
Is the Packers-Bears Rivalry the Greatest in Sports?
As I’m sure you’re aware, the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears face off against each other tonight at Lambeau Field. What’s significant about this game is that the … Continue reading Is the Packers-Bears Rivalry the Greatest in Sports?
American Home Cooking Part 1
I’ve written about my favorite restaurants in Houston and how they made my time there special, but what really made my summer this year were the meals my roommates and I … Continue reading American Home Cooking Part 1
Why You Should Be Excited For The Coming NBA Season!
The NFL season is underway, the Premier League is in full swing over in Yurrup, and on Tuesday we’re getting the start of the MLB playoffs- but all I can … Continue reading Why You Should Be Excited For The Coming NBA Season!
The Best Upcoming Games You Haven’t Heard Of!
For this post I’d like to bring to your attention the most ambitious upcoming games you haven’t heard about. These are just a few games I’m real excited for, that … Continue reading The Best Upcoming Games You Haven’t Heard Of!
Dropping Classes & Playing Hookey: My Semester as an Exchange Student
Yesterday I outlined what I found to be the most jarring differences between studying at college in the USA and the U.K, using The University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and The … Continue reading Dropping Classes & Playing Hookey: My Semester as an Exchange Student
Studying in the USA vs Studying in the UK Episode 3: Classes
Since I started this memoir series way back in June, I’ve only really covered the social aspects of my student exchange. Today I’d like to discuss the academic differences between studying … Continue reading Studying in the USA vs Studying in the UK Episode 3: Classes
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