The Sherlock Holmes Museum
Did you know about the Sherlock Holmes Museum in London?
AUTHOR: George Hajjar
The 17th Century Poet Who Founded ‘The Society of Friendship’
The whole world deserves to know about 17th century poet Katherine Philips’ society she created with her friends—the Society of Friendship. She created (what I would call) a proto-feminist group with her friends and held secret meetings “in which poetry, religion, and the human heart were to form the subjects of discussion.” This means that around 400 years ago, she was democratizing a space that still needs help. Basically, this society was a place where men and women could share ideas and engage in serious discourse around important topics of the day. By “society,” Philips means an “association with one’s …
‘Moby-Dick’s’ Homoeroticism May Have Revealed Something Special About Melville’s Own Life
You may know Herman Melville from a little book called Moby-Dick, one of the most famous classics that nobody has read. A couple of months ago I decided to take on the beast himself and was surprised by the homosexual undertones of the story. They’re pretty out there. I would go so far as to just call them tones. It all starts when Ishmael, the one who declares “Call me Ishmael” in the famous opening lines, meets Queequeg, a harpooner, at the “Spouter-Inn” before the two characters go off to sea. I was trying my hardest not to read their …
5 Smokin' Books to Celebrate 4/20
As a token of our appreciation for our wonderful readers, we wanted to give you some spaced out books to read this holiday season regardless of if you partake in the festivities. These books will fire up your creativity and spark that epiphany some of the more bookish smokers are looking for. Enjoy responsibly. 1. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson Image Via idwpublishing.com Hear me out. This drug induced trip will mix fact and fiction and soon you’ll be as gonzo as Dr. Gonzo himself. This book gives an alternative lifestyle of people …
5 Smokin’ Books to Celebrate 4/20
As a token of our appreciation for our wonderful readers, we wanted to give you some spaced out books to read this holiday season regardless of if you partake in the festivities. These books will fire up your creativity and spark that epiphany some of the more bookish smokers are looking for. Enjoy responsibly. 1. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson Image Via idwpublishing.com Hear me out. This drug induced trip will mix fact and fiction and soon you’ll be as gonzo as Dr. Gonzo himself. This book gives an alternative lifestyle of people …