Ramblings About Anime, Manga, and Other Somethings…
Noh Dramas By Royall Tyler I read four popular and significant Noh dramas written by Kan’ami and his son, Zeami. Two of the plays, Atsumori and Tanadori, are warriors plays … Continue Reading Grudges & Enlightenment: Thoughts on Noh Dramas
After about three months, I am finally back home to see my parents and sister. I am excited to see them but at the same time, I’ve gotten so used … Continue Reading Lyn’s Thoughts: “I’m going home. Back to the place where I belong and where your love has always been enough for me” – #13
The Prince (1532) By Niccolò Machiavelli The Prince is a radical nonfiction text discussing how to be a “proper” ruler or leader. Niccolò Machiavelli addressed this text to Lorenzo de’ … Continue Reading The How-To Guide For Rulers: Thoughts on The Prince
A few days ago, I was talking to my friend about the protests going on and the issues of racism and inequality that is plaguing our society. She decided to … Continue Reading Lyn’s Thoughts: “With hands held high into a sky so blue as the ocean opens up to swallow you” – #11
Gilgamesh (1800 BC) Translated By Stephen Mitchell Gilgamesh is an epic and tells the adventures of the great king of Uruk, Gilgamesh, and his friendship with Enkidu. It is known … Continue Reading The First Bromance: Thoughts on Gilgamesh
Hello Readers! I’ve been getting back to the swing of things with this blog after I am officially done with grad school. So that means I have more time to … Continue Reading Announcements: Time for a Change
George Floyd.
I could have lived two different lives this weekend depending on my choice.
Last month, I had an overwhelming week due to dealing with my mom’s work issues. For the past few weeks, my mom struggled whether or not to resign from her … Continue Reading Lyn’s Thoughts: “‘Cause mom you always were the perfect fan” – #8
Everyone has a “shelter in place” story. My sister said that we now have all the time in the world to do the things we want to do and we … Continue Reading Lyn’s Thoughts – “It’s just a spark but it’s enough to keep me going…” – #7
When the coronavirus hit catastrophically, I instantly knew what our next OWLS’ topic would be: “Hope.”
After two weeks of staying inside, I finally went outside. I needed to go outside because I was running out of juice. I realized that during this lockdown I drink … Continue Reading Lyn’s Thoughts: “We’re driving fast in my car. We’ve got our riot gear on.” – #5
You know I thought that if I stayed in my apartment as long as this mandated “Stay at Home” order is in place I would be safe. However, yesterday, I … Continue Reading Lyn’s Thoughts: “Ain’t it fun living in the real world?” – #4
So I just want to give a funny story that happened while I’m “self-isolating” from the outside world. A week ago, I was opening my window and I found a … Continue Reading Lyn’s Thoughts: ” I’ll be just fine, pretending I’m not.” – #3
Yesterday, Governor Newsom gave an order to have all 40 million people living in California to “Shelter in Place.”
So I was thinking to myself that if I don’t post anything on here, people who read this blog might think that I abandoned it or died from the coronavirus. … Continue Reading Lyn’s Thoughts: “Hold onto hope if you got it. Don’t let it go for nobody.” – #1
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