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Originally from Scranton PA, this smalltown girl is taking on the big international city to find some inspiration and create magical adventures to take home to Cornell.

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If You Were A Biscuit, What Kind Would You be? This is an important existential question that will unveil your true inner personality to the world. So, do not take it lightly. But before you hastily give an answer, ask yourself this: how do you define a biscuit? I don’t know about you, but I [...]

Posted by on January 31st, 2011 at 5:00 pm | Comments & Trackbacks (1) | Permalink


A Muggle’s Magic Mystery Tour

I have an indescribable fear of being a tourist. I am constantly worried about whipping out my camera to take pictures, wearing a hefty backpack to class, and answering questions with an American accent. Even my clothes seem touristy, despite my favorite leather high boots that seem to emanate Scottishness (to me, anyways). My tourist [...]

Posted by on January 25th, 2011 at 9:24 pm | Comments & Trackbacks (0) | Permalink


Sometimes You Just Have to be an Alchemist

Maybe it is the medievalist in me, but I solidly believe in alchemy. Yes, despite my slim knowledge of chemistry and the physical sciences, I am aware that metals such as lead cannot successfully be turned into gold. However, you might be surprised at the results you can obtain if you at least give it [...]

Posted by on December 7th, 2010 at 11:52 am | Comments & Trackbacks (1) | Permalink


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