Author: Olivia SokolowskI

Gifted Writers

A book is something of a perfect gift: it expresses the taste of the giver, reflects the passions of the receiver, and loops in the perspective of the author, reminding us that the world is always bigger than we see.…

The Best Is Yet To Come

I first visited Tallahassee in March of 2020 to attend an open house for Florida State University’s graduate creative writing program. I stayed downtown on Park Avenue, ate alone at the now-closed Goodie’s Eatery, and walked to campus and back…

Best of Tallahassee 2025

Doesn’t it feel good to do business with a crew, a collective, or an expert you can really trust—one that goes above and beyond in the services they provide and makes the time you spend with them truly worthwhile? These…

The Quiz Biz

If you and your crew have a competitive streak, chances are you’ve tackled questions as a team at your favorite bar or restaurant. If you haven’t yet, trivia nights are the perfect way to bring a brainy group together for…

Liquid Grace

n Homer’s Iliad—an epic poem written almost 3,000 years ago—the mother of hero Achilles is Thetis, a sea nymph or nereid. Another type of water nymph was the naiad: beautiful, long-living creatures who resided in the mesmerizing world of fresh…

Where Bruises Are Badges

The wheels are cleaned, the helmets are on, the floor is marked with an oval track. The war paint is streaked, the skates are laced, the opponents take their places. It’s a summer Saturday, and the Tallahassee Roller Derby is…