Marvel Comics has always been known for two big things: very human characters and some serious continuity. Sure, on the outside, Spider-Man‘s a true hero, but underneath that costume is a nerdy, often-broke kid just trying to make enough cash to pay the rent. Oh, and if you’re lucky, you might see the Fantastic Four or Avengers show up in an issue. At least, that’s how it’s been in the comics or decades. When it …
The following article is a guest feature from Susan Hufton. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. Most future dads are suddenly prompted into “DIY mode” ahead of their new arrival – with cots being carved, homes being childproofed and also blinds being fitted. It’s this last issue which we are going to concentrate on through the course of this text and if you are scratching your head …
Sleep. It’s one of the most precious commodities in the world. I’ll admit it, I love to sleep. In my high school and college days, I don’t think I ever saw daylight before 11:30 am on the weekends. Yet there are two natural predators of the precious sleep cycle: children and Daylight Saving Time. And what’s worse, they don’t get along with each other. Once you become a parent, the words “good night sleep” become …
When it comes to movies, I’ve always been fascinated by sound effects and music. Just think how incredibly boring that Star Wars opening would be without Jon Williams’ crazy score. Or Ariel’s voice-losing “Ah, ah, ah” tune as Ursula snatched it right out of her throat. Whether it’s part of the actual story or just another piece of the puzzle, music certainly controls a large part of emotion in any kind of storytelling. As part …
Ever wonder how bunnies knew how to hop? Or monkeys learned how to Ook Ook? Well, the answer’s pretty obvious. They were taught. See if you knew anything about anything, then you’d know that there are fairies in Pixie Hollow who do all sorts of wonderful things for this world. One of them, thanks to the animal-type fairies, is to work with all the baby animals, teaching them how to… well, be themselves. That pretty …
