Kendo links
Last February, my friend – a fellow karate nerd – and I participated in the Martial Arts Festival in Utrecht, the Netherlands. We demonstrated some kata, learned some new tricks with the jo, had much…
Category: blog
This personal archive of Musings (aka my weblog) functions as a database for interesting fanfiction I came across, as well as for my own work on (among other things) autism, bisexuality, fan studies, King Alfred of Wessex, mermaids, music & (ludo)musicology, martial arts, (neuro)psychology, video games, the medium formerly known as TV, and random nerdiness. I hope that you’ll enjoy browsing through my Musings (Blog).
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On my Way
There is unrest in my dojo. Teachers are arguing, some have already left. I don’t know where things are going. All I know is that I want to keep doing karate. But where and how…
fanfic
[untitled] by Falcon (2018)
The untitled mermaid story by Falcon follows the journey of a mermaid who is initially feared by a pirate crew but eventually becomes a cherished member of their family. As she grows, her power and…
fanfic
“Beyond the Tides” (2016) by xx_AquaVerse_xx
“Beyond the Tides”, published by xx_AquaVerse_xx is a fanfiction in the style of Alice in Wonderland, that delves into the fluidity of gender and sexuality among mermaid characters from different racial and cultural backgrounds. It…
fanfic
“Tides of Change” (2013) by Lily
Originally published on LiVEJOURNAL and deleted since, this fanfiction explores the intersection of race and love within mermaid communities. It delves into the complexities of interracial relationships, experiences of marginalization, and the negotiation of cultural…