Publishers Weekly picks Gardens of Texas

Publishers Weekly gave Gardens of Texas a nice write-up: “exquisite” photos and “a captivating tour of thriving Texas green spaces.” … Read More The post Publishers Weekly picks Gardens of Texas appeared first on Digging. August 29, 2025 I’m excited to share that Publishers Weekly, the leading book industry magazine, gave Gardens of Texas a … Read more

Can’t Choose? Here’s How To Say ‘Both’ in Spanish

If you want to say “both” in Spanish, you would simply say ambos when… When you hear the word mademoiselle (miss/young lady), the words “French,” “Paris,” and maybe even “Coco Chanel” (a very famous mademoiselle), might pop into your head. But if you use this term around a French person, they’ll most likely think interdit … Read more

Madame vs. Mademoiselle: Learn Which Word To Use and When

When you hear the word mademoiselle (miss/young lady), the words “French,” “Paris,” and maybe… When you hear the word mademoiselle (miss/young lady), the words “French,” “Paris,” and maybe even “Coco Chanel” (a very famous mademoiselle), might pop into your head. But if you use this term around a French person, they’ll most likely think interdit … Read more

Coming Out at 50: Love, Loss, and Living My Truth

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~Carl Jung We all had a wild ride during the pandemic, am I right? Mine included falling in love with a woman. At fifty years old. That’s not something I expected. But isn’t that how life goes? One day you’re baking sourdough and … Read more

Use 7 Phrases for ‘Please’ in Italian for Maximum Politeness

Polite expressions are some of the most valuable phrases you can pick up early… A birthday may just be one day out of the year, but it’s definitely one to celebrate! Whether you’re planning a birthday trip to another country or attending a party where the guest of honor speaks another language, knowing how to … Read more

Blade Was the First Superhero Movie to Look Like the Future

When Blade premiered in 1998, superhero cinema was on life support. Batman & Robin had turned the genre into a caricature the year before, Marvel Comics was broke and desperate, and a shared cinematic universe seemed unthinkable. Superheroes were fading into irrelevance. Then Wesley Snipes stepped across a blood-soaked floor wearing black leather, carrying a … Read more

Metal Gear Solid 2 Is a Misunderstood Gem

Between the release of 2023’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Konami has reinvigorated its Metal Gear legacy after years of dormancy. While this has particularly renewed the discourse and reappraisal of 2004’s Metal Gear Solid 3, it also brings to mind how long 2001’s Metal Gear … Read more