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On occasion I get these wild ideas, and they usually involve food. When I get the urge to try a new recipe, I make it a point to plan a whole dinner or BBQ and invite my favorite foodie friends. They’re my taste testers, and at this point, they know that I’m expecting them to…
If you asked me a year ago what I thought about Twitter, I would have ranted on and on about how much of a cesspool Twitter is and how impossible it was to even have conversations with people on the app. Twitter was an angry place where people fought and said vile things to one…
It’s day three of a stalemate between House Democrats and Republicans as they vote for speaker of the House. I imagine “each side” is expecting the other to fold as they put on their best poker faces and give their grandiose speeches in support of their elected. Just another day in American politics where disagreements…
Season 2 of The Way of the Househusband just dropped on Netflix! Let’s discuss why you should totally queue it up on Netflix right now! Because you love bad boys. Because you can appreciate a man who’s in touch with his feminine side. Because you’ve got a killer sense of humor. Because you love cooking…
2022 has been an eventful year for Johnny Depp! Google Trends lists Johnny as the number one searched person and actor for 2022. Let’s take a look at Johnny Depp’s biggest wins this year. Jeff Beck & Johnny Depp (Sold Out) Tour Johnny Depp joined Jeff Beck on his European tour just days before the…
I wrote this essay for one of my college courses early last year. Since Stacey Abrams is in the fight for Governor of Georgia once again, I wanted to share my perspective of the challenges Stacey Abrams has faced and take a moment to showcase the powerhouse that is Stacey Abrams. April Tapia POLS 155…
April Tapia Philosophy 6 2/1/2020 THE HOMELESS DILEMMA Joseph Charney, a writer for Pasadena Star-News, wrote an article in December 2019 titled, “Homeless Crimes and its Criminals.” Charney considers homeless people to be dangerous and argues that a toxic mixture of lawlessness, drug use, and mental illness rampant in homeless encampments leads to a disproportionate…
We need to talk about this…. I have been sitting on this post for a about a month now because I felt it was important to allow tensions to dissipate before speaking on this. There is a lot to unpack here so I’m going to do my best to address all points that I feel…
Change is inevitable. What once was a lively neighborhood where children played tag and held summer neighborhood BBQ’s, is now filled with drab apartment buildings and crumbling streets. The local corner market run by the cute old Asian couple, is now a boutique. Best friends, now acquaintances. Family members gone or moved on. Change from…