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Vincent Boone-Banko

  • Here I Am, But Who Are You?

    When I first started this blog, I struggled with how to categorize my posts. I’m a big fan of sorting and organizing—if you’re here to read about topics related to… more ›

  • What is a Gymnopedist?

    You’ve probably heard Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie. While the piece has been around since 1888, I never noticed it until my piano teacher opened to its page in… more ›

  • Don’t Forget to Warm Up!

    When I was in high school, there was an ongoing debate about whether or not marching band counts as a sport. Personally, I think it definitely does; walking with proper… more ›

  • A Poetry Cheat Code

    Poetry. Everyone loves to hate it. (Unless you’re my old advanced poetry professor who openly, genuinely loved poetry and hated her students.) But it’s a bizarre thing. Somehow random jumbles… more ›

  • Why You Should Try Ghost Hunting

    I used to believe in ghosts. Then I stopped. Now, I kind of believe in them again. Emphasis on “kind of.” Have you ever looked for ghosts? I mean really… more ›

  • Keep Learning!

    I recently graduated with my bachelors degree, a grueling but rewarding process that spanned three universities, seven years, and countless majors. I graduated just after my 25th birthday, too—my quarter-life… more ›

  • Display Your Collections!

    It’s not hoarding if it’s cool. That’s what I’ve told myself as I’ve collected seashells, books, pins, keys…But when the items you’re “collecting” just sit around in buckets or jars,… more ›