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Spring Semester 2022: Poetry at the Outbreak of War

As the train pulled into Waterloo Station, I got a text from Emily.

Apr 12, 2022

Spring Semester 2022: Poetry at the Outbreak of War

Apr 12, 2022

Why Manchester City vs Liverpool is the Greatest Rivalry in Premier League History

There’s been a lot of discussion in the past few days as to where the Manchester City and Liverpool teams of the Guardiola-Klopp era rank…

Apr 11, 2022

Why Manchester City vs Liverpool is the Greatest Rivalry in Premier League History

Apr 11, 2022

My Top 10 Movies of the Year — 2021

It’s that time of year again. Ranking my favorite films of the year is one of my most treasured traditions on this site. I was even more…

Dec 30, 2021

My Top 10 Movies of the Year — 2021

Dec 30, 2021

My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)

When I didn’t get either of my preferences for student accommodation, I decided not to worry about it. So long as I had a place to sleep…

Nov 25, 2021

My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)

Nov 25, 2021

Why I Went Back to University 7 Years After Completing Undergrad

A few years ago, I wrote a somewhat zany post in which I explored the differences between the nightmares I have as an adult and the ones…

Oct 28, 2021

Why I Went Back to University 7 Years After Completing Undergrad

Oct 28, 2021

Dissecting the Themes of The White Lotus

I already knew before I finished The White Lotus that I wanted to write about it. The new HBO series came recommended to me with scant…

Sep 1, 2021

Dissecting the Themes of The White Lotus

Sep 1, 2021

Historic People That Became Everyday Words

The Ancient Names in our Vocabulary

Aug 31, 2021

Historic People That Became Everyday Words

Aug 31, 2021

Looking Back at the Past: The Yearning for Second Chances

If you could go back, would you? Or better yet- what would it mean to you to have a second chance at something?

Aug 24, 2021

Looking Back at the Past: The Yearning for Second Chances

Aug 24, 2021

Showing Faraway Friends Around My Home City

I’ve mentioned a few times on this blog over the past year how I haven’t gone out much since the COVID-19 pandemic. Whenever each lockdown…

Aug 21, 2021

Showing Faraway Friends Around My Home City

Aug 21, 2021

Preserving the Past Part 3: Post-Graduation Travels in the USA

The intent of this little series has always been to reflect on my obsession with preserving the past, which I’ve always gone about in the…

Aug 18, 2021

Preserving the Past Part 3: Post-Graduation Travels in the USA

Aug 18, 2021

Michael J. Vowles

Michael J. Vowles

Freelance writer, occasional traveler, full-time ice cream taster. I run a blog at https://tumbleweedwrites.com where I ramble with enthusiasm.

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