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By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 1, 2017September 28, 2024

Game of Thrones: The Queen’s Justice

I enjoyed “The Queen’s Justice” a lot more than I did “Stormborn”, which I felt was slow and a little sloppy. Last night’s episode was noticeably better for the following … Continue reading Game of Thrones: The Queen’s Justice

Categories: TVTags: Game of Thrones
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 29, 2017

Long Day’s Journey into Lemonade

It’s the last week of July and the height of summer here in Houston. For the majority of the last month we’ve experienced the loudest and most apocalyptic thunderstorms you … Continue reading Long Day’s Journey into Lemonade

Categories: FoodTags: Healthy, Houston, Lauren Gleisberg, Lemonade
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 25, 2017August 24, 2017

My Top 5 Wisconsin Delicacies!

Today I’m going to be writing about one of my greatest passions and that’s the cuisine of the US state of Wisconsin. There are several delicious entries which sadly didn’t … Continue reading My Top 5 Wisconsin Delicacies!

Categories: Food, TravelTags: Food, Wisconsin
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 24, 2017

Game of Thrones: Stormborn

Overall, I found last night’s episode somewhat underwhelming. I think my main issue with “Stormborn” has to do with its pacing. In my Dragonstone review I wrote that I expected the … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Stormborn

Categories: TVTags: Game of Thrones
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 22, 2017July 22, 2017

The Games of My Formative Years: Knights of the Old Republic

I had to double-check the definition of “formative-years” in preparation for this post. It turned out that it means exactly what I hoped it would, and exactly what it sounds … Continue reading The Games of My Formative Years: Knights of the Old Republic

Categories: Games, PersonalTags: Games, Kotor, RPG
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 21, 2017June 10, 2020

Lessons in Being American Part 1

In my Making Friends in the USA post, I wrote about my state of mind when approaching social situations on campus. I was haunted by some bad experiences in the UK. … Continue reading Lessons in Being American Part 1

Categories: Personal, Study Abroad 2012, TravelTags: America, Personal, Study Abroad, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 19, 2017October 27, 2017

10 New Experiences I’ve Tried in the USA

For today’s post, I’ve decided to create a list of 10 new experiences that I have enjoyed in my five visits here. Readers of TumbleweedWrites will know from my series … Continue reading 10 New Experiences I’ve Tried in the USA

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Travel, USA
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 18, 2017

The Emperor of Ice Cream: A Power-Ranking of My Favorite Flavors

When I get asked what my biggest vice is, I invariably answer ice cream. My love for ice cream has been consistent and religious, and when it comes to the … Continue reading The Emperor of Ice Cream: A Power-Ranking of My Favorite Flavors

Categories: FoodTags: Ice cream
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 17, 2017

Game of Thrones: Dragonstone

With the advent of the Game of Thrones season 7 premiere, I’ve been asked by a few people to blog about it on Mondays. I think it’s an excellent idea, … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Dragonstone

Categories: TVTags: Game of Thrones
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 15, 2017June 10, 2020

The Husband’s Secret & The Road Not Taken

The past two weeks I have been reading Liane Moriarty’s novel The Husband’s Secret. It was recommended to me by my roommate Anne-Marie, who read the book last summer and … Continue reading The Husband’s Secret & The Road Not Taken

Categories: BooksTags: Books, Liane Moriarty, Women's Fiction
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 13, 2017

Expanding My Gaming Horizons With Soma!

One title symptomatic of my recent gaming renaissance is Frictional Games’ Soma. I kept seeing it advertised on the Playstation Store and I became transfixed by the spooky, sci-fi cover … Continue reading Expanding My Gaming Horizons With Soma!

Categories: GamesTags: Game Review, Games, Soma
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 12, 2017June 10, 2020

8 Tips to Make You a Better Reader!

I’ve never been the most disciplined reader. In terms of my reading speed, I actually think I’m far below the average for my age. I remember when I was 14 … Continue reading 8 Tips to Make You a Better Reader!

Categories: Books, Personal, WritingTags: Books, Productivity, Reading

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