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My Thoughts On Broadway’s Sunset Boulevard. Top Story - February 2025.
(No spoilers!) A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of seeing Sunset Boulevard on Broadway with my family, and it did not disappoint.
By angela hepworth12 months ago in Critique
A Love Letter
My dearest Elizabeth, As I sit quill in hand, endeavouring to express the ardour that burns within my breast, I am beset by the trepidation that my feeble attempts may fall short of the ardour that I truly feel. And yet, I am drawn to the task, for it is in the act of writing to you that I find solace, that I find peace.
By M. R.12 months ago in Critique
Twin. AI-Generated.
In a small, dimly lit cottage on the outskirts of a village, Eleanor lived a life of quiet hardship. The crumbling walls, the creaking roof, and the thin curtains that barely kept the chill of the winter winds at bay were constant reminders of the poverty that clung to her family. She had two children, little Martha and young Thomas, who often went to bed hungry, their tummies aching for food they could not afford. And her husband, Thomas Sr., a man of few words, worked from dawn until dusk, laboring in the fields for a meager wage that barely covered their basic needs.
By Jessicaabout a year ago in Critique
Mr. & Miss Love
Mr. & Miss Love Genre: Romantic Comedy Story: In the bustling city of Serendipity Springs, two strangers, Mr. Love (a hopeless romantic florist) and Miss Love (a pragmatic wedding planner), share the same last name but couldn’t be more different in their outlooks on love.
By Waqas Ashrafabout a year ago in Critique
What is a Pot of Gold?
Actually, what is the or a Pot of Gold? Is it an actual pot of gold or is it something else entirely. To me a pot of gold could be getting hugs from my many family members alive and dead. Another pot of gold could be that someone has actually bought my eBooks that I had published two months ago. The Pot of Gold could be the journey down the yellow brick road on the way to getting our ultimate reward in heaven or in some cases for some people who may go the other way one must wonder so.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Impact of Cancel Culture on Freedom of Expression
The Impact of Cancel Culture on Freedom of Expression In recent years, "cancel culture" has emerged as a leading term in our social and political lexicon. Cancel culture means the collective action of publicly shaming, boycotting, or "cancelling" people, brands, or institutions based on an assumed wrongdoing or offending behavior. Although cancel culture may be effective for social responsibility, it indeed presents a threat to the decline of freedom of speech, an important tenet of democratic culture.
By Hariprasadabout a year ago in Critique
The Four Seasons
We need all the four seasons to balance out many basic aspects of living our lives. The leaves to me state the seasons as change. The green is for Spring and the renewal of living for the plants to the animals to even us humans. This is the time of planting and the organization of new projects. The yellow one for me is dealing with Summer when the organizing is complete it's time for maintenance in the many forms as in working through those projects started in the Spring. The reddish-orange leaf for me stands for Autumn and getting ready for the harvest season and storing for the Winter and getting closer and preparing to finish those various projects started in he Spring. The brown leaf on the end for me stands for the Winter season and the completion of the chores as well as finishing the various projects started in the Spring.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
How To Peel A Mango
Introduction I was chatting with my son-in-law Mark the other week and the concept of fruit cutting and peeling came up. There are three fruits that I tend to cut up and keep in the fridge to eat later.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Critique
Why Do The Games in Squid Game S2 Show Real-Life Struggles
Many people have been anxiously awaiting the second season of Squid Game, the most-watched show on Netflix. To win prizes in the first season, players had to compete in several lethal kid-friendly games. The upcoming season, which is also expected to break yet another Netflix record, delves deeper into the limitations and economic background of the surrealistic games. Green light, red light. When the song starts, move forward; when it ends, freeze. It's a fairly easy game. Or is it that moving after the music has stopped carries a death sentence? It was clear from the first season that Squid Game allegorizes the horrors of capitalism through kid-friendly games. Three years later, the second season of arguably the most significant television program of our time advances its adamantly anti-capitalist theme. It accomplishes this by exposing the illusion of "choice" in a system threatening to starve the great majority. In this article, I dive deeper into the dystopian nuances of capitalism and the illusion of choice that stir up scenarios very similar to reality.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
Apparent transparency of European election
The elections to the 20th German Bundestag were held on 26 September 2021. Germans did not appreciate Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s management style and results. The Federal Chancellor called for a vote of confidence in the German Bundestag, which he lost on 16 December 2024. As a result, the Federal President dissolved the German Bundestag on 27 December 2024. The Federal President ordered new elections to the 21st German Bundestag on 23 February 2025.
By Adomas Abromaitisabout a year ago in Critique
Trump 2.0: Can Disruption Deliver a New Era?
Donald Trump, one of the most polarizing figures in modern American history, stands at the dawn of a second term, poised once again to challenge the status quo. His re-election, driven by a combination of his unapologetic style, economic promises, and the unwavering loyalty of his base, signals a renewed commitment to disrupting Washington and reshaping the global order. Yet, while his resolve has only strengthened, questions linger about how far his brand of disruption can go in an increasingly polarized political landscape.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in Critique
Unlocking the Art of Vegan Baking
Hi, lovely readers! I’m Keira Fisher, a 35-year-old wellness enthusiast and passionate foodie, always on the lookout for ways to make life healthier yet still delicious. Recently, I dove into The Veganize Baking Cookbook, a resource designed to help transform traditional baking recipes into fully plant-based delights. This journey has been more than just a culinary experiment; it has been a reflection on how small changes in our daily lives can lead to big transformations. From learning new baking techniques to embracing plant-based living, this book opened doors to new possibilities I hadn’t imagined. Here’s my honest review based on my experience with the book, a few real-life moments that inspired my vegan baking journey, and insights from fellow bakers.
By Keira Fisherabout a year ago in Critique