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…
Musings (Blog)
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Starbucks Swot and Pestle Analyses
Frappuccino dominating selfies on Instagram, vlogs about pumpkin spiced latte and weblog posts as “Review of Starbuck’s Orange/Mango Blend” – Starbucks is great on as well as in social media. The maritime logo of the…
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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…
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“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…