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An Economic Lawn
It's important that we do everything we can in this day and age to protect our climate, even in small ways. We must think about the space we occupy and our everyday impact on the environment.
M. W. Upham
Jul 255 min read
Crestfallen Concerns
In the wake of political disaster, when fascism is on the rise, it's difficult to fight the ongoing depression and burnout.
M. W. Upham
Jul 171 min read
Madness in Hamlet
The madness of Prince Hamlet serves as a cautionary tale. For with a deep desire for revenge, one may cause irreversible harm.
M. W. Upham
Jun 245 min read
A Midsummer Night's Dream Thesis
Shakespeare uses the supernatural to instill chaos in his characters to create comedy for his Elizabethan audience. It is the mixture of these two conflicting traits that makes the story and the supernatural theme enduring.
M. W. Upham
Jun 2011 min read
The Elegant Lady
An elegant woman by day, an operatic master by night, the elegant lady holds high expectations for her audience.
M. W. Upham
Jun 61 min read
Kenny is Sick
Kenny's ears are itchy, and a trip to the vet reveals the problem.
M. W. Upham
May 301 min read
Taming of the Shrew - From the Perspective of Katherina.
I recently viewed The Taming of the Shrew and found myself outraged by the humor at the expense of a poor womans desire to remain unmarried. At every turn, it felt as though a cruel trick were being played upon Katherina. So I have written this piece from her perspective, and her plans to become free once more.
M. W. Upham
May 212 min read
Shakespeares Henry V
My thoughts on Shakespeare's Henry V
M. W. Upham
May 153 min read
Shakespeare Sonnet 7
Recently, I read Shakespeare’s Sonnet 7. I was intrigued by the fact that it follows the sun instead of any person, place, or thing. The...
M. W. Upham
May 82 min read
A May Day
Happy Beltane! The first pagan day of summer.
M. W. Upham
May 11 min read
The Brick Guardian
You cannot take things willingly, even if given the proper permissions.
M. W. Upham
Apr 244 min read
Review Of “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” by Ursula K LeGuin
Is this a well writen story? Should you read this story? These similar questions have two different answers.
M. W. Upham
Apr 165 min read
The Coffin Makers Success
Doctor, lawyer, or soldier. These are all noble jobs, for people with far more bravery, or far more intelligence than Walter Casket....
M. W. Upham
Apr 109 min read
My Birthday 2025
Another year gone
M. W. Upham
Apr 31 min read
The Five Stages of Teeth Grief
An ABCABC poem about my hatred for the dentist.
M. W. Upham
Mar 272 min read
Kenny The Cat
Kenny is a cat
M. W. Upham
Mar 211 min read
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving is filled with amazing descriptions, however I think the story is subpar. The story...
M. W. Upham
Mar 145 min read
One True Love by Malinda Lo
“One True Love” by Malinda Lo to be a beautiful and excellently told tale.
M. W. Upham
Mar 71 min read
Rubyfruit Jungle and Leroy
As I finished this wonderful novel, I pondered over which character I should focus on as I write my thoughts. There were so many...
M. W. Upham
Feb 284 min read
The Dream
I've always had such vivid dreams, and I try to write them down whenever I can. Yet I've never been able to forget this one.
M. W. Upham
Feb 73 min read
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