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World Population Hits 8 Billion

As of November 15th, 2022 the world population has officially hit 8 billion people. In fact, we have gained 1 billion people just in the last 12 years. This has enormous implications for the earth and its resources.

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Writing, Culture Carrie Mitchell Writing, Culture Carrie Mitchell

British Period Drama Book-to-Film Adaptations

With so many of us disappointed in the latest Jane Austen film adaptation (“Persuasion” on Netflix, I too would like a word with the screenwriters), this previous English Lit major thought I would round up some of my favorites and delve into what makes a successful adaptation vs ‘inspired by’.

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20 Books By Fearless Female Travelers To Inspire Your Own New Year Adventure

New Year, new travel reading list: Happy reading, exploring, and remember “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” ~ Maya Angelou

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Writing, Culture Carrie Mitchell Writing, Culture Carrie Mitchell

The Kids Are Alright

With roughly 1 in 4 American students having participated in a climate change protest, and the millions around the world who marched in solidarity with Swedish teen activist Greta Thurnberg recently, the kids - burdened with the mess older generations have made - are taking charge and definitely alright.

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