The History of Baseball
Before the lights.Before the crowds.Before the million-dollar contracts. There was just a bat, a ball…and a game still trying to become itself. Most people know the story like this: Baseball is America’s pastime. It was invented in the 1800s — maybe by Abner Doubleday — and quickly became the sport of the country. From sandlots to stadiums, […]
The Legend of Davy Jones
If you’ve ever heard the phrase: “Sent to Davy Jones’ Locker” You already know the feeling. It means the ocean took you.No grave. No return. No coming back. But who is Davy Jones? A pirate?A ghost?A god of the sea? Or just a name sailors gave to something they couldn’t explain? The Story as It’s […]
What’s in a (Nick)Name? MLB Edition
In honor of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day this week, we’ll be diving into the history and naming of each of the teams. Why Do Baseball Teams Have Nicknames? Baseball is where nicknames really took off. In the early days, teams didn’t officially brand themselves the way they do now. Newspapers and fans started assigning […]
Shojo…More than Romance
Shojo (少女) literally means “young girl.” It’s manga and anime primarily marketed toward a female audience — usually teens. And for a lot of people, that immediately brings one idea to mind: Romance. Soft colors. Sparkles. Emotional confessions under the stars. Series like: help define that image. And to be fair — shojo does romance really well. […]
I Choose You, Gen II
Just when you thought the journey was over…the game quietly says: “There’s more.” Not a DLC.Not just a sequel. Another entire region waiting for you. This week, we’re talking Pokémon Gold, Silver and Pokémon Crystal — the moment Pokémon didn’t just continue… It expanded. Ask most people about Gen II, and you’ll hear: “Those were the ones with day and night, […]