“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison
Avatar: The Last Airbender, in my opinion, is one of the greatest shows ever created. That being said, I don't like the series finale. Okay, let me clarify: I don't like the finale as much as I liked the rest of the show. Don't get me wrong, I loved the reconciliation between Iroh and Zuko, the… Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: The Avatar: The Last Airbender Series Finale
I could lie and say that I’ve given up on TV in favor of scholarly pursuit. Or that I’ve elected to use the egregious amount of time I would have spent vegetating on the couch to backpack through Europe to Eat, Pray, Love my way into a better understanding of myself. The truth, unfortunately, is… Continue reading I Don’t Watch TV Anymore
As a writer, I've made my fair share of excuses for not working on projects. I think most of us have. There is house work that needs doing. Video games that need playing. Children that need feeding. But it has never crossed my mind that there was an excuse far greater than all of these.… Continue reading George R. R. Martin Can’t Finish “Winds” Because…Fascism, I Guess
It has been two years since I wrote about The Winds of Winter and its slow progression towards release. I heard some time ago that 2020 was a productive year for Martin, inspiring words considering how long this novel has been in the works. The last installment, A Dance with Dragons, was published in 2011… Continue reading Words are Wind: A Depressing Update for “The Winds of Winter” by George R. R. Martin
I would be lying if I said I didn't see some logic behind pushing these two characters together. From my own experience, people have the proclivity to seek out romantic partners who make up for what they lack either intentionally or otherwise. That being said, I've learned there is a limit to how "opposite" you… Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: Why Zuko and Mai Don’t Work As a Couple
When Netflix announced they would be adding Avatar: The Last Airbender to their streaming platform, I literally squealed. Avatar is not only one of the best cartoon shows ever to air, but one of the best shows in existence period. The way it is able to tell stories with such mature themes like war, death,… Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: Why Katara and Aang Don’t Work As a Couple
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