Les Mots de Français

About a year ago, I started reviewing my French language skills in earnest, as part of my 15 Before 30 list. I took French courses all throughout high school and for a year in college, but I’ve never obtained the fluency I hope for. Now, with the help of language software, I’m slowly but surely [...]

A PBS Mind in an MTV World

With the last episode airing this Sunday on PBS’ Masterpiece Theater Classics, I would be remiss if I didn’t take a few moments to express my deep and abiding love for Downton Abbey (and, really, all things English). If you are unfamiliar with Downton Abbey, then get thee to a computer and start watching the [...]

That’s How I Roll

(cross-posted to The Librarian Next Door) A few weeks ago, I was quickly scrolling through my Twitter feed when a tweet from Attack of the Book caught my eye. I laughed in commiseration because I knew exactly how they felt. I’m only human; I suffer from writer’s block all the time, especially when I get [...]