Kristina Elyse ButkeApr 3, 20233 min"The Last Unicorn" and the Unicorn TapestriesWhen I was a child, one of my favorite animated films was (and still is!) The Last Unicorn, adapted from Peter S. Beagle's novel,...
Kristina Elyse ButkeAug 1, 20226 minFarewell, JapanTomorrow I'm going to be catching the plane from Kumamoto prefecture back to the USA. I am overcome with many, many feelings: of great...
Kristina Elyse ButkeJul 25, 20224 minMemories of Japan - JET Impressions SpeechI was asked by the prefectural advisors to give a JET Impressions speech during the Leaver's Ceremony, in which I share important...
Kristina Elyse ButkeMar 20, 20222 minA Fairy Tale Childhood: Trina Schart HymanThis is a short blog series where I’m going to discuss my first encounters with fairy tales growing up. They’re not going to be reviews,...