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QUOTE: Stephen King
“Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit, but taste completely different.” ~Stephen King Yours, HOLLY
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The ACTUAL First Printed Book: A History
Courtesy of my AP World History teacher, a certain historical misconception has come to my attention that I would like to pass on to all of you. In seventh grade I learned all about European history, from medieval castles and knights to the voyages of explorers like Magellan and Vasco de Gama. I often find […]
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QUOTE: St. Augustine
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ St. Augustine Yours, HOLLY
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QUOTE: Emma Watson
“Don’t feel stupid if you don’t like what everyone else pretends to love.” ~ Emma Watson Yours, HOLLY
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QUOTE: Bill Nye the Science Guy
“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” ~ Bill Nye the Science Guy Yours, HOLLY
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QUOTE: Oscar Wilde
“The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.” -Oscar Wilde Yours, HOLLY
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Valentine’s Day: A History
Every year on February 14, people in the United States rush around buying their romantic interests chocolates, flowers, cards, and other gifts. It is a holiday that teenage girls dream longingly about, while at the same time causing teenage boys to cringe. Children often give each other Valentine’s Day cards in school, and decorate their […]
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Abraham Lincoln: A History
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Just like the saying goes he was born in a log cabin, and as a child he enjoyed reading. Eventually Lincoln became a lawyer after working as a shopkeeper, a postmaster, and a store owner, among other things. He was elected in 1834 to […]