Having enjoyed The Fountainhead, Atlas Shrugged, and Anthem, Ayn Rand was one of my favorite authors, that is, until I read The Age of Selfishness by Darryl Cunningham. In The Fountainhead, I found Howard Roark’s character to be endearing and refreshing as he continued to stick to his puritanical ideals of architecture and refusal to… Is…
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I read over 100 books this year and here are my recommendations — Wise & Shine
The 2022.jpeg is coming to a close, and it’s been a wild ride. I put my 2 week’s notice in for my job in May, traveled to 15 countries, moved to Germany, started a master’s program, and am back celebrating the end of the year with my family. 1,392 more words I read over 100 books…
Balkan Literature: Where brilliant writers flourished despite the dissolution of a nation
To set the stage, the term “Balkan” references the geographical area that stretches from Slovenia to Greece in southeast Europe. It was formerly … Balkan Literature: Where brilliant writers flourished despite the dissolution of a nation
Recommendations for Translated Literature: A window into another world
Zdrasti to my fellow bloggers and blog-lovers. Today I’m writing to you from Sofia, Bulgaria, where I’ve been taking this week to do my own DIY … Recommendations for Translated Literature: A window into another world
On The Different Reasons People Travel
Hello to my fellow bloggers and blog-lovers! I’m Elle, or E.L. Jayne as my pen name states, and I’ve embarked my own rendition of an Eat, Pray, Love … On The Different Reasons People Travel
Turkish Literature: Where diverse culture meets unique literature
Disclaimer: Previously known by the Anglicized spelling of Turkey, President Erdoğan has asked the international community to recognize the nation by… Turkish Literature: Where diverse culture meets unique literature
Books for Writers: 6 books every writer should read this summer — Pointless Overthinking
Great writers are great readers. The more you read, the more you allow yourself to dive into a free-flowing headspace to unlock your inner creative … Books for Writers: 6 books every writer should read this summer
On the philosophy of loving and losing — Pointless Overthinking
Happy Sunday to my fellow bloggers and blog-lovers. In my corner of the world, it feels like summer is jussst around the corner. I’m not sure about you, but I’ve been feeling a little drained lately. 541 more words On the philosophy of loving and losing — Pointless Overthinking Poems that you write for other people…
Question of the Day: Number 553 — Pointless Overthinking
What would you do for a living if money wasn’t an object? I’ve been pondering this question quite a bit lately. I’m curious to see your response. 50 more words Question of the Day: Number 553 — Pointless Overthinking
Notes from Nietzsche on the New Year — Pointless Overthinking
Happy New Year to my fellow bloggers and blog-lovers. Let’s commend ourselves for making it another year. You did it! 2021 was full of mountains and valleys. Lovely and lamentable times. The New Year invites us to write the first page of a new chapter. Whether you believe in resolutions or not, this is the […]…
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