Read 90s Bitch: Media, Culture, and the Failed Promise of Gender Equality by Alison Yarrow A Boob’s Life: How America’s Obsession Shaped Me…and You by Leslie Lehr Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein Boys: What It Means To Become A Man by RachelContinue reading “Read, Watch, Listen: Social & Cultural Criticism Resources Resources”
Author Archives: Devin Hogg
Read, Watch, Listen: Tai Chi and Martial Arts Resources
Read Chen Style Taijiquan Collected Masterworks: The History of a Martial Art by Mike Chen Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing by Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney Chen Taijiquan: Masters and Methods by Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney Comprehensive Introduction to the Study of Chen Taijiquan by Chen Zhaopi Finding FunctionalityContinue reading “Read, Watch, Listen: Tai Chi and Martial Arts Resources”
Read, Watch, Listen: Podcasts I Love
Ongoing After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds, and the Paranormal From History HitHosted by Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling The Ancients From History Hit Hosted by Tristan Hughes Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal and Society From History HitHosted by Kate Lister Conspirituality Hosted by Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, and Julian Walker Data Over DogmaContinue reading “Read, Watch, Listen: Podcasts I Love”
On the Israeli-Hamas Conflict Fall 2023
The news cycle and my social media feeds have been dominated by coverage of the current ongoing conflict in Israel. I had initially hoped to avoid contributing to the discourse until things had cooled down – however, there’s far too many folks being caught up in this to hold back. So here’s some of myContinue reading “On the Israeli-Hamas Conflict Fall 2023”
My Tai Chi Instructor
Below is a collection of videos from my long-time instructor in the internal arts, James Saper of East Mountain. East Mountain ClassesFollow On YouTubeFollow on Instagram Body Mechanics & Structure Detailed Breakdowns & Martial Applications Tips & Tricks Taijiquan Theory & Philosophy
Canadian News: Quick List
Many Canadian news sites are already feeling the pinch of the struggle between the Canadian government & Internet platforms such as Meta & Google. Since I firmly believe in the importance of legitimate news providers, I wanted to compile a Master list of some of my go-to sources here. Make sure to save this postContinue reading “Canadian News: Quick List”
Poem: Failure (July 2023)
I spend the morning pleasantlyThe day is hot but I am coolInside the house.I proceed with leisureSlow start to the week.I open my work emailFirst thing I seeA meeting slipped my mind.Just like thatIt all comes rushing backI beat myself upFor failure of memory & failure to back up;Failure at work & failure at dating;FailureContinue reading “Poem: Failure (July 2023)”
Class of 2013: A 10 Year Anniversary Reflection
This month marked the 10th anniversary of my convocation with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph. In some ways it seems like it was yesterday; in others, it seems like it was a lifetime ago. Ten years ago, everything was very much uncertain. I knew I wanted to remain in Guelph becauseContinue reading “Class of 2013: A 10 Year Anniversary Reflection”
Poem: My Girl
When I first met herShe melted into my chestAs I held her in my arms;I knew thenI would be taking her home.The first months we spent togetherWere more difficult than I ever imagined.We taught each other new skillsI nursed her through illnessAnd we played togetherGrowing an unbreakable bond.At night, she would always lay with meTakingContinue reading “Poem: My Girl”
Learning To Love Again: A Tale Of Two Cats
Today is February 14, Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day brings up a lot of mixed emotions for me each year. I have long deeply craved a romantic relationship, and yet I am a 31 year old who has only gone a handful of dates, never been kissed and never had sex. Yet I have loved othersContinue reading “Learning To Love Again: A Tale Of Two Cats”
The Dreamers' Corner 