Author Archives: ashnijo

I’m a 29-year-old living in Chicago with my husband and cat. I have a B.S. in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics (yes, it exists, and unfortunately it is fairly useless). I have a variety of interests that I’m hoping to rediscover. For now, let’s just consider it a hodgepodge. Topics might include: gender and sexuality, psychology,Continue reading “About”

I’ve been a fan of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for a few years now. It has been, from the start, difficult to watch at times. The gang’s casual racism, homophobia, transphobia, general awfulness, etc., while obviously satirical, often straddles the line between what should and shouldn’t be acceptable to portray (see: Lethal Weapon). TheContinue reading “The Problem With New Sunny”

As someone who’s struggled with chronic depression since…as far as my memory extends, it’s been difficult to discover any passion in life. What I refer to as a 2/5 life crisis has, truthfully, been on a steady crescendo since early childhood. That being said, I’d like to start working on the next 3/5. Writing hasContinue reading “What’s This All About?”