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I have always been a lover of film. Whether it was watching a classic on AMC with my mom, watching a Disney movie on VHS, seeing an indie gem with my husband, or gathering for the latest summer blockbuster with a group of pals, movies have played a large role in my life. So much… Continue reading Empire Waist: The Film My Heart Needed
I don't know about other teachers, but this week has been difficult for me mentally and emotionally. Another school shooting. Another week of political promises to abolish the department of education. Another week of indifference and ennui on the part of my students. Another week of presidential candidates squawking that as a childless teacher I… Continue reading The Light In Their Eyes
You know what they say about the best laid plans... This was supposed to be the "Summer of Fabulosity" (at least according to my therapist). We made a long, color coded, sticker decorated list of things I was going to do to help me try to dig out of the mental pit I was laying… Continue reading Uninspiring & Uninspired
Summer vacation is finally here, and with it comes the opportunity to make a significant dent in my ever-growing TBR pile. Throughout the year, I collect all sorts of things that pique my interest... historic fiction, biographies, bestsellers, mysteries, graphic novels, and more. I gravitate toward books that are written from diverse perspectives and voices… Continue reading Body Positive Book Reviews: Fat Church
I just love when a book is centered on a strong, fat-positive character. Even better when it claps back at the diet industry and calls them on their BS. More and more YA books are giving us protagonists that reject the body shame placed on them by family and friends, living life strong, powerful, and… Continue reading Body Positive Book Reviews: Eat Your Heart Out
Forty Fat and Fabulous 