Dimples on the Edge

Master of None

Searching and learning all that I can along the way

  • The Spanish Problem

    I am currently living in a city in Spain during the mass regularization of over 500,000 migrants in “irregular” situations. I, too, am an immigrant in an “irregular” situation, although I took a different path to residency. The issue is, that although in theory this is a beautiful opportunity to help provide safety and security… Read more

  • 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

  • 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

  • Book Review: Men Without Women

    Author: Haruki Murakami Completed: early March 2024 Genre: Short Story Fiction Synopsis: A collection of short stories about men that have lost the women in their lives Story Summary: Several tales of varying experiences that men have where they interact with different women in their lives; some, from previous experiences, some in the recent past,… Read more

  • 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

  • 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

Soft. Growing. Loving

Subscribe for more posts like this