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"True Self" By Ashley O'Hare The person you are is who you're afraid to be. It's easy not to care- to dabble into everything. Failure without passion is a life without stakes. To put your heart on full display is when you're living your days. Commit to the aspect of your true self that you… Continue reading “True Self” New Poem of the Day (2024)
"Priorities" By Ashley O'Hare Did you watch the sun rise Before investigating rising trends? Did you connect with your family Before turning to digital faceless friends? Did you nourish your body Before indulging in a treat? Did you tackle your dreams Before succumbing to cold feet? Did you live your own life Before prioritizing the… Continue reading “Priorities” New Poem of the Day (2024)
“Demands” By Ashley O’Hare We demand proof before we act. We require insurance before we take a chance. If we do not have a concrete future, we stand perfectly still paralyzed in fear. We cling to negative habits until we are lectured with studies that show us charts of our projected path. We refuse to… Continue reading “Demands” New Poem of the Day (2024)
Hacksaw Ridge Movie Review Title: Hacksaw Ridge RunTime: 2 Hours, 19 Minutes Genre: War / Thriller Rating: R (Gore) Released: November 4, 2016 Directed By: Mel Gibson Starring: Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving Available On: Netflix Summary: Based on a true story, Hacksaw Ridge follows army medic Desmond Doss as he serves… Continue reading “Hacksaw Ridge” Is A Sensational Movie Based On A True Story
"Nature's Beauty" By Ashley O'Hare Nature is beautiful. It gives up nourishment, Delights us with flowers, and Inspires us with mountains to conquer. Nature is ugly. It destroys us with tornadoes, Tempts us with poison, and Burns us in due time. How can we seek perfection In human beings, When it is missing From our… Continue reading “Nature’s Beauty” New Poem of the Day (2024)
Forgotten Online Safety Tips In the modern age, an individual lives two lives. One is the physical life, the second is a virtual life. Social media has taken a strong hold of the vast majority of our society. Merely a decade ago, the internet was seen as a a dangerous place that needed to be… Continue reading Forgotten Online Safety Tips You Need To Know
"Stop Looking" By Ashley O'Hare Stop looking. Eyes are not always reliable. One night of subpar sleep and you'll miss the wolf amongst the crowd of sheep. The most valuable compass lies within your chest. You can trust a heart's candor. A pure point of view, unfazed by masks and glamor, puts everything into perspective.… Continue reading “Stop Looking” New Poem of the Day (2024)
"Your Favorite Movie" By Ashley O'Hare I know it's your favorite movie- it surfaces dormant emotions and makes you feel alive. You need to understand consistent throbbing pain is not a healthy morning routine. You will never write your happy ending if your tears continue to smudge the ink. I need you to know this… Continue reading “Your Favorite Movie” New Poem of the Day (2024)
"The Weight of Change" By: Ashley O'Hare From an outside perspective, change is blatantly obvious. A seedling blossoms into a proud sunflower. A caterpillar evolves and grows wings. Leaves lose pigment and are evicted from high branches. With open eyes, change demands to be seen. Without the aerial view, the discrepancies are too subtle for… Continue reading “The Weight of Change” – New Poem (2024)
Step Aside Streaming Services For the last decade, convenience has been the main priority in entertainment. This concept peaked in 2020, with the global pandemic keeping everybody indoors. Where the 2010s was dominated by Netflix and Hulu, new streaming services like Disney+ and Max rose drastically in popularity. Today, the average household subscribes to four… Continue reading Step Aside Streaming Services – Is Old School Better?
Joker is a Peculiar Movie Title: Joker RunTime: 2 Hours, 2 Minutes Released: October 4, 2019Genre: Thriller Rating: R Directed By: Todd Phillips Distributed By: Warner Bros. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie BeetzAvailable On: Netflix, Max, YouTube Primetime, Amazon Prime Summary: Set in 1980s America, an aspiring stand-up comedian struggles with insanity, turning… Continue reading “Joker” (2019) is a Peculiar Modern Movie to Watch
Cliffhanger Movie Review Title: Cliffhanger RunTime: 1 hour, 52 Minutes Released: May 28, 1993Genre: Action / Adventure, Suspense, SurvivalRating: R (Violence, Language) Directed By: Renny Harlin Starring: Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner Available On: PlutoTV Summary: A pair of mountain rescuers are tricked into aiding a group of criminals in retrieving their… Continue reading “Cliffhanger” Is A Fantastic Action Movie To Watch
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks Book Review Title: The Last Song Author: Nicholas Sparks Page Count: 463 PagesGenre: Romance Published: September 1, 2009 Movie Adaptation: March 31, 2010 (Available to watch on Disney+) Summary: Veronica Miller has hit a rough patch. Since her parents’ divorce, she has run into issues with the law. Any… Continue reading “The Last Song” By Nicholas Sparks Is A Great Book
"Gentle and Kind" By Ashley O'Hare Stay gentle and kind- don't let the world change your mind. Anger and destruction may lurk around any given corner, but selfless, humble souls are also plentiful. Hold your head high. Do not burden yourself with ambitions of falling in line. Slow down- do not run through life with… Continue reading “Gentle and Kind” New Poem of the Week (2023)
"At The Speed Of Light" By Ashley O'Hare Too late you'll wake up and discover life passes at the speed of light. Time is wasted on the path to perfection-- a wild goose chase many fall victim to. Make the most of the remaining future. Turn trivial moments into valuable memories.
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