Japan is a beautiful place, full of history, creativity, and wonderful people. I discovered this on my first trip to this foreign land. What stands out to… Read more “Finding Comfort in Japan’s Convenience Stores”
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Is Aldi Misleading Consumers on Salmon Nutrition?
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, dietitian, or doctor. All my research has references, and the links are at the end of this research. I used to… Read more “Is Aldi Misleading Consumers on Salmon Nutrition?”
Exploring GLP-1 Drugs: Insights from ‘Magic Pill’
“Magic Pill” by Johann Hari is a compelling nonfiction exploration of the new diet drugs Wegovy, Mounjaro, and the infamous Ozempic, focusing on their impacts on both… Read more “Exploring GLP-1 Drugs: Insights from ‘Magic Pill’”
Liquid Sugar vs Solid Food: Metabolic Effects
Humans were never meant to drink their calories—our ancestors didn’t, and neither should we. Imagine a time when alcohol and milk were rare luxuries, consumed out of… Read more “Liquid Sugar vs Solid Food: Metabolic Effects”
Dinosaur: Challenging Autistic Stereotypes in Scottish Drama
Dinosaur is a 2024 Scottish comedy and drama streaming on SBS. It is a refreshing take on a person who’s on the autistic spectrum. The show’s main… Read more “Dinosaur: Challenging Autistic Stereotypes in Scottish Drama”
Review: Eat Your Heart Out By Kelly Devos
Warning this review contains: ableism, fatphobia, body-shaming, parental abandonment, teen pregnancy, blood and gore description, dead bodies, death of a friend, murder, gun violence and car accident. … Read more “Review: Eat Your Heart Out By Kelly Devos”
Review: Going Viral by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc
Today I’m reviewing Going Viral by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc, a young adult queer romance set in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic consumed the world into lockdowns and masks.… Read more “Review: Going Viral by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc”
Writing Children Characters Part 3: The Annoyance Factor
When we talk about writing children in fiction, we tend to focus on the sweet stuff: their innocence, their boundless curiosity, their emotional vulnerability. These are the… Read more “Writing Children Characters Part 3: The Annoyance Factor”
Review: More Than Just A Pretty Face by Syed M. Masood
Warning: this review contains mentions of honor killings, revenge porn and minor spoilers. Today I’m reviewing the book More Than Just A Pretty Face by Syed M.… Read more “Review: More Than Just A Pretty Face by Syed M. Masood”
Review: Holding up the Universe by Jennifer Niven
Trigger Warning: Fat shaming, bullying, eating disorders Today I’m reviewing the book Holding up the Universe by Jennifer Niven, a romantic young adult coming of age book. … Read more “Review: Holding up the Universe by Jennifer Niven”