Just say “NO” to racism I am writing this with tears of sadness in my eyes and anger for the inappropriate ways some individuals have and continue being mistreated around the world. More than anything I wish I could say that racism was unheard of and wasn’t something anyone had to encounter, but unfortunately I […]
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Our Bad Traits Are Our Good Traits — Move from this Mountain
I hesitate to ask you about your bad traits because I don’t want to bum you out. But I bet you’ve been criticized at some point, and I bet it stung when someone called you out on some trait of yours that you know you have and you know contributes to your own problems and […]
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Inburgering : How to prepare — The Moving Humans
Everyone would like to know how should I prepare for inburgering exams ! Speaking from my experience. I had attempted all 5 exams with in the same week. A few tips and learning according to me. General Learn a few basic words everyday and then a few basic sentences that are used in everyday life. […]
It’s Queer Here: Queer Books By Black Authors II — em’s bookish musings
Hello and welcome to It’s Queer Here! It’s Queer Here is a ten days long mini blog series which will hold from June 14 – June 25th (skipping Juneteenth) to commemorate Pride month. The purpose of this blog series is to centre more often forgotten queer voices, especially those which intersect with other marginalisations and affect their experience […]
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Checking in on those 2020 Plans! — Amy and Ellen
2020 is not quite going the way we all expected… huh? So much has happened and it’s tough to focus on the things we set out with good intentions to give time to at the beginning of the year. Not only did COVID-19 disrupt our schedules, but now our hearts and minds are being tugged […]
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) — Mike’s Movies
A Walt Disney Studios promotional piece that released right in between Fantasia and Dumbo. The “story” is that Robert Benchley visits the studio to pitch Walt on adapting Kenneth Grahame’s book into an animated feature, and is treated to a tour of the Disney filmmaking process. Concludes with an actual animated short of the titular […]
Cinderella (1950) — Mike’s Movies
I had always considered Cinderella to be one of the least interesting Disney princesses, and while she still has practically zero agency in her own story, she has considerably more personality than I remembered. As usual, it’s the side characters who steal the show. Jack, Gus, and the other mice are endlessly entertaining, as is […]
Alice In Wonderland (1951) — Mike’s Movies
Still as weird and wonderful as I remember. Another Sterling Holloway turn as the Cheshire Cat, along with a thoroughly disturbing sequence featuring a walrus and baby oysters that I definitely don’t remember being on our old VHS.
Peter Pan (1953) — Mike’s Movies
This is one of my all-time favorites, with a playful tone throughout that never feels like the stakes are particularly high, even when swords are drawn. Features the return of two newly minted Disney stars, as Bobby Driscoll plays Peter after his debut as Jim in “Treasure Island”. And Kathryn Beaumont stars in her second […]
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) — Mike’s Movies
This was a childhood favorite of mine.The main draws remain the special effects, set design, and two terrific lead performances by Kirk Douglas and James Mason.Douglas was one of the most versatile actors of his generation, delivering a slew of iconic roles, but watching the cocky swagger he brings to the part of Ned Land […]









