Category: Opinions/Editorials

  • Ring In the Past

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    Several months ago I realized I had no idea where to find my class ring.  (Now keep in mind I’m thirty-five.)  At first I didn’t understand why I felt so disappointed that I’d lost it.  Frankly, as an eighteen year old, I couldn’t wait to leave high school behind and everything that it entailed, including…

  • Harry Potter VS. Harry Potter

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    So as you may know, I’m a high school English teacher.  I’m currently teaching an amazing class called Modern Fiction in which (mostly) seniors get to read novels of their own choosing throughout the semester.  It is a beautiful course because I get to witness firsthand young adults falling in love with reading again. Interestingly…

  • On Turning 35

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    So about five years ago I stupidly made a joke when I was about to turn 30 that my life was half over.  Not only was this extremely insensitive to anyone over 30, but it was also blatantly untrue.  Now here I am, less than a week away from 35, and I feel like life…

  • RE: VERSE STRIKES AGAIN!

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    Dear Educators, Librarians, Writers, and Poets, Downtown Bloomington’s TheatresCool is excited to again present RE: VERSE, a night of poetry reading and performance. All ages are welcome to attend this open mic event, and anyone fourteen or older is encouraged to perform an original poem or dramatic reading. We’d like to keep this a monthly…

  • November Is National Novel Writing Month

    November Is National Novel Writing Month

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    Scott William Foley
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    Have you always wanted to write that novel but just couldn’t work up the gusto?  Well, no more excuses come November.  We’re celebrating National Novel Writing Month with the good people at NaNoWriMo! The concept is simple: by the end of the month you need to have written at least 50,000 words.  Quality is not…

  • All-Ages Open Mic Night Needs Poets and Performers

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    Scott William Foley
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    Dear Educators, Librarians, Writers, and Poets, Downtown Bloomington’s TheatresCool is excited to present RE: VERSE, a night of poetry reading and performance. All ages are welcome to attend this open mic event, and anyone fourteen or older is encouraged to perform an original poem or dramatic reading. We’d like to make this a monthly event,…

  • You Must Read Marilyn Best’s Work

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    Scott William Foley
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    I know a wonderful lady in North Carolina named Marilyn Best.  I met Marilyn because she is my brother’s mother-in-law, and I instantly liked her.  Marilyn is hilarious, tough, smart, and honest.  Best of all?  She’s also a book lover.  I’ve had many interesting conversations with Marilyn about books, specifically in regards to Stephen King.…

  • Oh, Alchemy: Diplomat – A Music Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    I’m proud to claim Oh, Alchemy as a local area band made up of very innovative musicians, and Diplomat – a fast-paced, eclectic, fun album that is enormously engaging – perfectly displays their talents. Oh, Alchemy’s songs are comprised of charming, quirky lyrics and really convey a strong sense of joy on the part of…

  • Baby Emma By Aunt Dixie

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    Scott William Foley
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    Several weeks ago we received a mysterious package in the mail.  I saw it came from my Aunt Dixie, a very talented artist who deserves far more recognition than she’s getting.  I opened it, and my heart just melted.  Aunt Dixie had drawn a portrait of our daughter based upon the Christmas cards we sent…

  • The LOST X-Man: A Brief Comparative Study of Wolverine and Sawyer

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    Scott William Foley
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    As a connoisseur of all things unimportant, I recently contemplated the similarities between The X-Men’s Wolverine and LOST’s Sawyer.  Here’s what I came up with: Both men were born with the name James. Both men have a predilection for beer. Both men took the name of his father’s killer as an alias. Both men think…