M.G. Sprinkle
Bio
Aspiring author, killer of houseplants.
Stories (9/0)
Valuing Literature in all its Forms
There is a common misconception that Kindles, Nook Books, Kobos and other e-readers are somehow killing the market of books published in print. People tend to take a side on whether they appreciate the ability to carry lots of reading material in a single device, or if a precious hardback book can be pried from their cold, dead hands.
By M.G. Sprinkle4 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: Red, White & Royal Blue
Synopsis When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, genius―his image is pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House. There's only one problem: Alex has a beef with the actual prince, Henry, across the pond. And when the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an Alex-Henry altercation, U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse.
By M.G. Sprinkle4 years ago in Geeks
Key Lime Pie Ice-Cream
What does quarantine, Pinterest, and my craving for sour foods have in common? A burning desire to try a new recipe since there is literally nothing else to do. Also, I had an unopened ice-cream maker in my cabinet that was calling my name. A couple weeks ago, I finally answered. I decided to try making Key Lime Pie Ice-Cream.
By M.G. Sprinkle4 years ago in Feast
Bringing Back Myself
It was 2016. I was armed with my brand-new passport, a full bottle of SPF 50 sunscreen, and the TSA Carry-On Restrictions list. I was packing for an eight-day study abroad trip with my fellow classmates, and of course, I had left it for the absolute last minute.
By M.G. Sprinkle4 years ago in Wander
The Weight of Grief
“An oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. Place the mask firmly over your nose and mouth…” I had one headphone in, my face turned to look out the window while the flight attendant continued, “…secure the elastic band behind your head…” and breathe normally, I thought along with her. “If you are traveling with a child or someone who requires assistance, secure your mask on first, and then assist the other person.”
By M.G. Sprinkle6 years ago in Families
The Different Types of Nonfiction
The first thing people think of when nonfiction is mentioned is probably a biography, or maybe that textbook you spent 300 bucks on and have opened exactly twice. Neither of these things makes me excited for even the possibility of cracking open a nonfiction book, and in my heart, I'm a little bitter about it.
By M.G. Sprinkle6 years ago in Geeks
World Mental Health Day
Do you ever find yourself struggling to accomplish the smallest task and blaming yourself for it? Have you ever continued with a chore despite everything getting in your way, or just plain going wrong? Are your dirty dishes piling higher in your sink, and you know you should do them but just can’t bring yourself to?
By M.G. Sprinkle6 years ago in Psyche
Five Assigned Reading Books You Shouldn't Skip
No one likes assigned reading; it’s okay to admit it. A lot of the time they are boring and drone on and on and on. Each page is a chore! However, my rebellious "I'm not going to read this and you can't make me" stage in school meant that I missed out on some really great literary works, just because I thought they were boring and unrelatable at the time. I couldn’t see the use of them or how they applied to my life, so I searched the internet for overviews, summaries, and key themes within the novels. Thank you, Sparknotes, for helping me pass 10th grade.
By M.G. Sprinkle6 years ago in Education
10 Reasons a Student in College Is Too Busy for a Job. Top Story - September 2018.
There once was a time when I read an article on ten questions someone had for students who were "too busy" for a job while in college. It is linked below if you'd like to read this article first!
By M.G. Sprinkle6 years ago in Education
