PinnedKellianne MatthewsInternational Bat Appreciation Day: Why We Should Love Bats and Celebrate Their Role in Our WorldHappy International Bat Appreciation Day! Forget the scary Hollywood stereotypes of creepy, bloodsucking monsters — today, we celebrate…Apr 17Apr 17
PinnedKellianne MatthewsinWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulDivine Beasts and Devoted Companions: Animal Mummies in Ancient EgyptThe Ancient Egyptians revered animals and held them in high esteem, even more so than perhaps any other culture in history. Animals were…Apr 14Apr 14
PinnedKellianne MatthewsWolves & Ravens: An Unlikely BondRecently I began reading a rather fascinating book, entitled The Wisdom of Wolves: Lessons from the Sawtooth Pack, by Jim and Jamie…Feb 5, 2022Feb 5, 2022
PinnedKellianne MatthewsinCounter ArtsThe Rise — and Redemption — of the Feminine in ‘Damsel’Over the weekend, I sat down for a relaxing afternoon and watched Netflix’s new film Damsel (2024). Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Robin…Mar 20Mar 20
Kellianne MatthewsinCounter ArtsThe Rising Status of the ArtistDuring the Renaissance, the artist gained in cultural statusNov 121Nov 121
Kellianne MatthewsinWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulWhy Do American Women Shave Their Legs?A terrible head cold made it nearly impossible for me to bend over — which, as you can imagine, put shaving pretty low on my to-do list..Apr 10Apr 10
Kellianne MatthewsinWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulTrolls and Witches for EasterFor many people, Easter is all about church services, family dinners, and egg hunts. In Sweden, however, the holiday takes a rather unusual…Mar 30Mar 30
Kellianne MatthewsinWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulGreek Mythology: The Creation, the Titans, and the OlympiansDespite the fact that the Ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago, their mythological archetypes still permeate Western culture, from…Mar 8Mar 8
Kellianne MatthewsinWeird, Wacky, and WonderfulThe Enneagram in Disney’s Encanto: Isabela MadrigalIsabela and Maribel Madrigal in Disney’s EncantoJan 29, 20221Jan 29, 20221
Kellianne MatthewsinCounter ArtsWhen Strange Becomes Familiar, and the Familiar Becomes Strange: Surrealism and the UnconsciousTo understand the awesomeness of the art movement known as Surrealism, we first need to understand a bit about psychology.Jul 10, 2021Jul 10, 2021
