Vegas, baby
My very first road trip to Las Vegas
Exactly nine years ago, my brother went to Las Vegas for his 21st birthday with his friends and my dad tagged along. Nine years ago, he experienced Sin City and […]
Tag: magic
A little bit of childhood magic
Animated movies are the best kind of films to watch for children and adults
“Coco.” “Shrek.” “A Bug’s Life.” “Toy Story.” “Moana.” “Monster’s Inc.” These are just a few of my favorite animated films, and for good reason, too. They make me smile and […]
A good kind of secret
Keeping the magic of Santa Claus alive is an important part of growing up
Half-eaten leftover cookies. A signed note. Boot marks in the snow. Presents under the tree. I was obsessed with Christmas and jolly old Santa Claus growing up. Quite frankly, I […]
You’ve been ranked, Harry
After 20 years of Harry Potter, the time has come to choose the best of the Chosen One
J.K. Rowling, one of the most influential authors of this generation, plans to release yet another film based on the Wizarding World she created more than two decades ago. With […]
Consent is not enough — Choice is necessary but not sufficient for healthy sexual images
Esperanza Spalding performed magic on Feb. 25, plucking and smacking her upright bass at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Spalding’s wild hair leaped as her hands flew up and down […]
Magic on the SprinTurf
Moscow Manticores host first Komrade Cup Quidditch Tournament Many people who passed by the SprinTurf on the way to the women’s basketball game Saturday might have thought they took a […]
Off the cuff
Ode to bacon Without your salty goodness and meaty charms, I’d be quite hangry. Oh bacon, how wonderful you make the world. You’re the one food that improves everything it […]