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Ten years in Ireland: a love story that isn’t a fairy tale
lifestyle2 months ago

Ten years in Ireland: a love story that isn’t a fairy tale

A Kentucky woman moves to Cork, Ireland, after marrying an Irishman she met during an internship, and discovers that life isn’t the fairytale many back home imagine. She grapples with damp, pricey rentals and homesickness—especially during the COVID-19 lockdown—yet she and her husband have built a home-based business and pursued creative work, enjoying walkable city life and European travel, making their Ireland chapter its own kind of fairy tale rooted in love.

"Fantasy and YA drama collide in 'American Born Chinese': A review"
entertainment2 years ago

"Fantasy and YA drama collide in 'American Born Chinese': A review"

Disney Plus' American Born Chinese is a vibrant and inclusive sci-fi show that explores the immigrant experience and Asian representation. While the show falters in fully depicting the uprising and motives of the Bull Demon, it shines in its portrayal of the emotional stakes of Jin's parents and Quan's journey as a former '90s actor. The show goes beyond stereotypes and subtly addresses issues of identity and finding one's place in the world.