It’s been a month since the last season of Foundation ended, and I still miss it. It’s one of those shows that lingers long after the credits roll. I keep thinking about the ending. Demerzel, Brother Dusk, the Mule. I’m still trying to make sense of it all. The writing in Foundation has always…
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Captain Davy Jones: A Romantic?
I watched Pirates of the Caribbean again recently, and something about the captain of the Flying Dutchman struck me differently this time. Maybe it’s because I’ve grown older, or maybe I’ve learned how heartbreak changes people. But beneath the tentacles, the curses, and the chaos, I saw something I hadn’t noticed before:…
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Seven Pillars of Science and the Human Story Beneath It
There is something profoundly moving about the way John Gribbin writes about science. He does not just describe facts; he tells a story of wonder, discovery, and the quiet persistence of human curiosity. In Seven Pillars of Science, Gribbin explores seven ideas that have shaped everything we know about the universe:…
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It’s Not Your Fault
Lessons from Good Will Hunting and Robin Williams There are some films that linger with you long after the credits roll. Good Will Hunting is one of those rare works of art that does not just tell a story. It reaches into your chest and tugs at something deep, something raw and human. The…
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Back-to-School Checklist for Reception & Year 1: A Gentle Guide for Mothers
The first day of school feels like a milestone for both child and parent. One minute they’re tumbling around in playgroups and nursery, and the next they’re pulling on a school jumper and stepping into a new world. It can be exciting, emotional, and yes, slightly overwhelming. Between uniforms, lunches,…
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Fantastic Four, A Stylish Return
I was definitely looking forward to Fantastic Four more than Superman. That’s saying a lot, considering the Man of Steel usually commands attention with just a flick of his cape. But then again, X-Men and Fantastic Four were the two franchises that ushered me into the world of superheroes. So in a way, this film felt…
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Books I would love to meet!
I don’t remember exactly when I first stumbled across the Gutenberg Bible — maybe it was during one of my endless online wanderings, or tucked into a movie scene that quietly stayed with me. What I do remember is the feeling: a small, almost reverent awe at the idea that…