Laura DiNovis Berry
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Welcome! I provide free book reviews for modern poets! At the end of the year, 10% of all earnings and donations will be given to a non profit organization. This year you will all be helping Lambda Literary! Thank you!
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5 Careers for Aspiring Canines
Human beings and dogs have an incredible shared history of working together as a team to accomplish a singular goal. Even when the family pooch is just sniffing around the dinner table looking for fallen crumbs he’s providing a cleaning service, and of course, when snuggling on the couch, companionship. Dogs are very driven, determined animals and humans have been more than happy to let their four legged counterparts excel in their chosen fields. Canines can find a purpose for themselves in nearly any aspect of life and below are just a few of the excellent careers dogs can build for themselves.
By Laura DiNovis Berry6 years ago in Petlife
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Pristine snow encapsulates the driveway and the surrounding yards, while more snowflakes descend with brilliant tranquility. My dog Milly immediately adds some yellow hues to this picturesque scene, highlighting the flower bed beside our front door. After relieving herself, she enthusiastically tugs me back inside the warm house. Milly is not what you would call a "snow dog."
By Laura DiNovis Berry6 years ago in Petlife
Jeff Lemire's Stark, Beautiful World
Forlorn sons, lost fathers and phantasmal mothers are the lonely inhabitants of Jeff LeMire's island of a graphic novel The Underwater Welder. Lemire's created a story which encapsulates the massive turmoil and eruptive change that can all occur in a single microcosm: the individual human mind.
By Laura DiNovis Berry6 years ago in Geeks
A Writer's Thank You
Today did not start with any unusual fanfare, but it has managed to create a space for itself in my memory that will ensure its retention in the little gray cells for some time. I received my first dollar for my freelance writing today. I could only look at it for awhile and sip tea while I processed the floodgate of memories that little dollar sign had suddenly unleashed. In all honesty, that symbol wouldn't have come into being if not for the impressive women in my life saying, "You're a writer? Prove it then. Write."
By Laura DiNovis Berry6 years ago in Journal
4 Political Podcasts to Get You Through 2018
Slate's Political Gabfest: Three more delightful hosts couldn't be found in David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson. Their podcast features intelligent banter and at times heated debates over the politics of today. Even better than the chemistry between these three is their credibility. Plotz is the current CEO of Atlas Obscura, which produces a guidebook to bizarre and unusual sites all over the world. He previously was an editor for Slate and has years of experience covering politics. Bazelon is a staff writer for the The New York Times Magazine when she is not appearing on the podcast; she also served as a law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. Her presence on Gabfest allows for some of the muddy waters regarding the legality of certain government actions to be parted. Dickerson is renowned for his utterly professional and statesman-like qualities when interviewing guests on CBS' program Face the Nation. In addition to Gabfest, Dickerson conducts his own podcast Whistlestop, which revives presidential campaigns of the past with fresh rhetoric and imbues American history with a new sense of vitality. A formidable trio indeed, but the beauty of Gabfest lies in its hosts' ability to dissect tumultuous and even boring political events in a way that a listener, who has never dived into these waters, can obtain knowledge of what is happening in the White House and understand why it is so. NPR Politics Podcast: A platfrom that is inviting yet still devoid of any political siding and allows its listeners to gather information without feeling swayed towards one way or another of the political aisle has been perfected in NPR's Politics Podcast. The show is manned by NPR's political reporters, congressional reporter Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and congressional correspondent Susan Davis. These hosts do what they do best: report. Mind that these are no dry or monotone accounts of America's twisting, surprising, and complex inner workings. Detrow, Keith, and Davis share a camaraderie that alleviates any dead weight off the subject at hand; they grant their listeners the opportunity to truly engage in national debates by drawing them in with their lively discussions that serve as conduits for political facts. Their clear explanations and upbeat energy transform political minutia into easily digestible pieces of knowledge for the average listener. KCRW's Left Right and Center: Diversity is what makes America great; the same can be said for this podcast hosted by Josh Barro, senior editor for Business Insider. Moderates, liberals, and conservatives are all welcome and encouraged to share their opinions on a show that strives for polite, in depth, and illuminating discussions regarding the American political theater. Like Slate's Gabfest, heated arguments can be heard from time to time, but Barro is an excellent moderator and the guests always treat their ideological opposites with respect. The result of such communication is a window for listeners to view a dazzling spectrum of political attitudes. Regular guests on the show include Keli Goff, an excellent writer for the Daily Beast, Rich Lowry, the editor for the National Review, and Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation. Their repartee is essential to any and all who wish to fully indulge themselves in the wide expanse of American politics. The Editors: Rich Lowry appears once again in this article in the role of host for the National Review's podcast. He is joined regularly by Reihan Salam, Charles C. W. Cooke, and Michael Brendan Dougherty, all accomplished writers with a long history of political commentary. Well-spoken and precise, the four hosts are less shocked by the many strange events occurring in Washington on a daily basis than their compatriots and take them in stride. While not quaking in their boots over every political misstep, the show's hosts are unafraid to critique the blunders of the Republican party. Listeners who enjoy more left leaning shows will benefit from adding this podcast to their diet. The fact that these hosts do not lose their composure over every new Trump tweet or wild development of some sort is to their credit. The listener can then truly appreciate the moments when these hosts do concede concern or alarm over particular actions.
By Laura DiNovis Berry6 years ago in The Swamp
