Sarah MarieFeminism, Retellings, and PaganismThe novel Circe by Madeline Miller was pitched as a feminist retelling of Greek mythology, as written from the perspective of the titular…Feb 28, 2022Feb 28, 2022
Sarah MariePopular Books and the Downfall of SurpriseOne of the highest praises and author can receive is becoming a New York Times Bestseller, or, in this day and age, have their book become…Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
Sarah MarieMoral ArtIn her song “Poem About Death” Agnes Obel speaks on death. More specifically, society’s odd fascination with the afterlife. She talks about…Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
Sarah Marie“Hip Problems”A Bitter Past I grew up with hip dysplasia, but up until the age of ten it was “hip problems.” Partially because I couldn’t pronounce or…Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
Sarah MarieFatherlandEvery year, for our summer intensive, my dance studio would spend a day at Jacob’s Pillow for their Summer Dance Festival. The first year…Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
Sarah MarieTimeTime is a tricky thing. Is it real? That clock ticking on the wall was an invention made by man. It’s meant to tick away, reminding you…Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
Sarah MarieBone or TendonI wish it was my bone Stick my leg in a cast and be done with itFeb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
Sarah Marie30/9030/90 is my favorite musical song, right now Larson’s version has some classic nostalgia Garfield’s is in my rangeFeb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
Sarah MarieFatherlessI grew up detached from men I had no brothers My dad died when I was four Before that my parents were divorced The only man in the house…Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
Sarah MarieComfort CharactersFirst it was Rosetta from Tinker Bell She was funny Little me thought she was pretty I was also obsessed with fairies But not much has…Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022