Master of None
Searching and learning all that I can along the way
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Consent Culture in Swinger’s Clubs: Women-led Spaces Don’t Automatically Mean You’re Safe
It’s 2PM on Good Friday, and I’m in Portugal for holiday. The sun is shining, the pasteis de nata are delicious, and the dinner plans are set. It’s time to decide on evening plans. While looking up clubs, an “adult entertainment venue” pops up on the map. The link leads to a webpage for swingers… Read more
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The Millennial Crisis
I recently read an article that equated millennial women being priced out of the housing market to the increased investment in beauty treatments, ie; “If I can’t own a home, I might as well be gorgeous”. For me, the article unfortunately didn’t address the myriad of other ways in which women may be investing in… Read more
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Book Review: I Who Have Never Known Men
Author: Jacqueline Harpman Completed: late-July 2025 Genre: Absurd, Speculative Fiction Synopsis: A young woman in an imagined world where all women have been herded into cells and forced to live trapped until a mysterious event. Story Summary: The girl lives in a cell with 20 other women, all older than her, due to a vaguely… Read more
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Book Review: Olga Dies Dreaming
Author: Xochitl Gonzalez Completed: mid-August 2025 Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Olga, a wedding planner with big dreams, struggles to find purpose Story Summary: Olga and her brother Pedro are living the American Dream. Raised in New York, with strong ties to their Puerto Rican culture, they navigate life successfully. At least, that is how things… Read more
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Unexpected Perks of Life Abroad
Here is my (continually running) list of some unexpected perks I have gained since making the leap to live life in a country outside of the United States: Overall, living outside of my home country has given me a greater appreciation for the simple and everyday moments where joy can be found. I feel a… Read more
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