I love The Owl House for many reasons and that list of reasons seems to grow with each episode. Now, after episode 4 of season 2, it’s clear that Eda’s beast curse is a metaphor for chronic autoimmune disease–or chronic illness in general. I wasn’t expecting this reading of her character or story, but episode… Continue reading The Owl House: Eda Clawthorne and Chronic Autoimmune Disease
Category: Essays, Criticism, and Analyses
Dear White Diaspora Puerto Ricans…
Twice within barely a week, I’ve caught wind of white Puerto Ricans whipping out Puerto Rican identity and/or diaspora experience as a shield against criticisms of racism or criticism in general. The first instance infuriated me and the second is meme bait, but both have provided a catalyst for some issues I’ve been thinking about… Continue reading Dear White Diaspora Puerto Ricans…
Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 10
At long last, we have reached the thrilling conclusion of my 10-year-old self’s magnum opus. I’d like to thank the academy, Clippy from Microsoft Word, and Powerpoint. Chapter 10 The next two weeks passed by surprisingly fast. We went back to school still blue but no one would notice. Absolutely no one. It’s fine. We… Continue reading Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 10
Is Happiest Season a Good Story?
The Internet has been abuzz with discourse ever since Happiest Season dropped on Hulu, a lot of it heated and most of it critical. As the hours go by, the takes get wilder. I don’t usually chime in on #discourse because I’m often late to the game or just haven’t seen or read The Thing… Continue reading Is Happiest Season a Good Story?
Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 9
Welcome to the long overdue penultimate chapter of this hot mess! The drama and pettiness continues as our cast rides out their hospital stay. Chapter 9 “Julia what’s wrong?” I asked. “I thought you were over all this.” Jenna said. “I just wish someone could say stuff like that to me.” She cried. “Stuff like… Continue reading Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 9
Characters I Connect With: Geralt of Rivia
Several months ago, I watched the first season of The Witcher and the thing that hooked me most in the first episode was this vibe I got from Geralt of being this intimidating figure who is actually very sensitive to the way people treat him. Geralt does not do well with emotional connections, but he… Continue reading Characters I Connect With: Geralt of Rivia
Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 8
In this week’s installment of my terribly dramatic middle school book, the girls are recovering in the hospital, Karen SUCKS, and the boys get a great idea. Chapter 8 The first week was tough because it turned out we couldn’t feel our legs. So we were treated like toddlers learning to walk. Meanwhile, at school… Continue reading Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 8
Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 7
Today’s installment of my terrible middle school book is now a 30 minute TLC medical special. Who needs Grey’s Anatomy when you have this? Chapter 7 I was asleep for three hours. Meanwhile the doctor was talking to our moms. HEADHOPPING. “Yes they all have hypothermia but don’t worry they’ll be fine if they are… Continue reading Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 7
Stories I Connect With: Puerto Rico Strong
A while back, I found out about an upcoming tone-deaf thriller film that takes place in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria. Naturally, this film features white tourists in a hotel and Puerto Rico during this natural disaster is just an exotic, dramatic backdrop. The film is out now and appears to be bombing, which is… Continue reading Stories I Connect With: Puerto Rico Strong
Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 6
This week’s installment of my terrible middle school book needs only the shortest introduction: that escalated quickly. The rest is better left for you to experience without warning. Chapter 6 Later at lunch we all sat with Julia and tried to make her feel better. “You’re not going to feel any better if you don’t… Continue reading Early Cringe Writing: My Awful Middle School Book Ch. 6