Nobody can deny that Christmas is the most important holiday on the calendar. It’s the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is one of two central Christian holidays, the other being Easter. Even though the holiday has become commercialized, people still talk about Christmas time as a time when …
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Where Have I Been?
Howdy, everyone. I’m sorry for not posting for the past few months. I just want to give a few updates to my loyal readers. I’m not giving up on this blog. I plan on making more blog posts in the future. But in this blog post, I want to talk about where I’ve been these …
Derivative Fiction
Ever since I was a small child, I’ve loved fantasy stories. Recently, I started getting into older works of fantasy – A Princess of Mars and Lord of the Rings. Despite these stories having a reputation for being cliché, they came across as fresh and interesting. Why? Because up until that point, I had only …
Mothers are Awesome!
Once upon a time, I hated guacamole. It was slimy and green, so it reminded me of throw-up. Similarly, I hated cooked onions for similar reasons – their sliminess and appearance reminded me of worms. Yes, I hated them… up until I didn’t. One day, I found them to be not bad at all. Now, …
5 Myths About Catholicism
Catholicism is an ancient religion that has numerous myths that surround it. More often than not, these myths cause the Church to scandalize people. I’ve encountered more than one person with false assumptions about what my faith teaches. As someone very passionate about his faith, this is a topic near and dear to me, one …
The Problem with Anti-Heroes
Judging by this blog, some people might assume that I just write whatever comes to mind. Indeed, as a freelance writer, I’m sometimes hired by others to write what they want. However, I do have standards, and I do have things that I don’t like writing. If there’s one thing that I hate to write, …
Rejecting Virtual Reality
Imagine waking up in the morning and plugging in your headset. Immediately, you are transported into a fantastic world full of bright colors and holographic data screens. As you go through your daily routine, you see the avatars of all of your friends and co-workers waving at you, asking you to come with them. They …
Reign of the Casual
Dress clothes are nicer than regular clothes. This is a simple truth that nobody can deny. One’s choice in wardrobe sends a message, so if you decide to wear something nice for the occasion, you’re signaling your respect for the event. Whether it be for a wedding, a funeral, a mass at church, or even …
Three Fun Recipes for the Whole Family
Have you ever walked into your kitchen, opened a freezer full of food, and gone “What is there to eat in this house?” This might seem paradoxical, but that full freezer can paralyze you. There are so many meals to choose from and so little time. What do you do? This is where online recipes …
A Few Words on Lent
From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, Lent is a period of penance and preparation. It is a remembrance of Christ’s passion and death. Every year, Christians fast, abstain, give alms, and repent for their sins. For Catholics, it’s a time that holds a special place in our hearts. I still remember having to give up …