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Reading ‘Green Eggs & Ham’ as an LGBT Narrative to Piss off Dr. Seuss
Reading ‘Green Eggs & Ham’ as an LGBT Narrative to Piss off Dr. Seuss
(Part One of a Series)
Kalea Martin
Sep 1, 2020
Reading the Grinch as Gay to Piss Off Dr. Seuss
Reading the Grinch as Gay to Piss Off Dr. Seuss
Part Four of a Series
Kalea Martin
Dec 9, 2020
What Winnie the Pooh Can Teach Us About Healthy Eating Habits & Body Image
What Winnie the Pooh Can Teach Us About Healthy Eating Habits & Body Image
Who would’ve thought a teddy bear with a tummy would be a beacon for body positivity?
Kalea Martin
Aug 7, 2020
Dante’s Masterpiece ‘La Divina Commedia’ is Actually Fanfiction
Dante’s Masterpiece ‘La Divina Commedia’ is Actually Fanfiction
Add this to your #TBR list!
Kalea Martin
Sep 16, 2020
7 Cocktails to Overcome Writer’s Block, Based on the Favorite Drinks of Famous Authors
7 Cocktails to Overcome Writer’s Block, Based on the Favorite Drinks of Famous Authors
Harness the power of the pen AND the power of the pint.
Kalea Martin
Sep 21, 2020
The Dark Truth Behind the ‘Madeline’ Books
The Dark Truth Behind the ‘Madeline’ Books
Madeline may be living-up her life around Paris, but it’s only in her dreams.
Kalea Martin
Aug 12, 2020
5 Reasons to Read Shakespeare to your Unborn Baby
5 Reasons to Read Shakespeare to your Unborn Baby
I don’t have a baby yet, but I’m already reading Shakespeare to my uterus.
Kalea Martin
Aug 13, 2020
Your Favorite Book Characters & What Toilet Paper They Would Use
Your Favorite Book Characters & What Toilet Paper They Would Use
Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy probably used a bunch of newspapers
Kalea Martin
Aug 27, 2020
Accidental Style Icon: Poppleton the Pig
Accidental Style Icon: Poppleton the Pig
Be piggy about what to wear.
Kalea Martin
Aug 21, 2020
6 Reasons Why Gollum & The Ring are #RelationshipGoals
6 Reasons Why Gollum & The Ring are #RelationshipGoals
A rundown of the most intense romance in modern literature
Kalea Martin
Sep 13, 2020
Reading ‘Gertrude McFuzz’ as Trans to Piss off Dr. Seuss
Reading ‘Gertrude McFuzz’ as Trans to Piss off Dr. Seuss
(Part Two of a Series)
Kalea Martin
Sep 2, 2020
My Whole 3rd Grade Class Became Vegetarian After Reading ‘Charlotte’s Web’
My Whole 3rd Grade Class Became Vegetarian After Reading ‘Charlotte’s Web’
Never underestimate the power of reading, especially to children.
Kalea Martin
Sep 23, 2020
Big Ed & Rose from 90 Day Fiancé: A Modern Day Gatsby & Daisy
Big Ed & Rose from 90 Day Fiancé: A Modern Day Gatsby & Daisy
Love is timeless… and so is toxicity.
Kalea Martin
Aug 10, 2020
Is Love a Place? ‘Wander(lust)’ by Jasmine Mah Brings Us Closer to the Answer
Is Love a Place? ‘Wander(lust)’ by Jasmine Mah Brings Us Closer to the Answer
A journey through the soul of every hopeless romantic and hopeless wanderer.
Kalea Martin
Oct 1, 2020
Reading ‘Horton Hears a Who!’ as a Gay Dad to Piss Off Dr. Seuss
Reading ‘Horton Hears a Who!’ as a Gay Dad to Piss Off Dr. Seuss
(Part Three of a Series)
Kalea Martin
Sep 8, 2020
What Would Oscar Wilde Think of Harry Styles?
What Would Oscar Wilde Think of Harry Styles?
Would he frown upon the new hedonism of Watermelon Sugar?
Kalea Martin
Aug 28, 2020
My Beauty Routine: Jane Austen Edition
My Beauty Routine: Jane Austen Edition
Don’t forget your false teeth!
Kalea Martin
Aug 25, 2020
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