Aggretsuko is on the brain. Retsuko and the gang's Final Season will release February 2023. That's only a few months away. Since I follow Aggretsuko, I see all kinds of Motivational Memes provided by Sanrio Co. In a way, it's actually Motivational Meme Monday. Christmas and New Year's Day is just around the river bend.... Continue Reading →
Manga to Anime Komi Can’t Communicate
Although I love reading, anime is my typical gateway to manga. Meaning, I fall in love with an anime and one of two things happen. One, the studio won't make another season (even thought there is plenty of source material). Two, I don't feel like waiting for the next season. I must know what happens... Continue Reading →
TGIF: Bridgerton Books Come to Life…Kind of
Raise your hand if the trending Netflix Show made you hunt down Julia Quinn's novels? I am guilty as charged. Not only am I delighted by the length of series. I am thrilled Netflix is adapting it. I put the emphasis on adapting, because I noticed distinct differences between Bridgerton Season One and The Duke... Continue Reading →
Aggretsuko Life Lessons: Season One Breakdown
"Retsuko is a 25 year old office girl in corporate Japan. The series starts with an optimist red panda ready to take on the world. The mood immediately shifts to an exhausted red panda using self soothing exercises to summon the strength to get out of bed. Some of this stems from the office culture... Continue Reading →
Aggretsuko Life Lessons : Season One to Season Four
When it's time to get to business, do you like a quite space or background noise? My research and writing process requires noise. No joke. Wacka Flocka Flame helped me earn my MA in American History. Sometimes, audio stimuli is not enough. I need visual stimuli too. That's how I became an Aggretsuko Fan. Back... Continue Reading →
Does Dumplin’ have Pocket Dolly?
Inspiration can come from unexpected places. After reading "Pocket Dolly Wisdom book – Wonderful, Witty & Wise," I started thinking about the Netflix's movie Dumplin' [It's based on Julie Murphy's book Dumplin', a 1# New York Times Best Seller]. Last December, my husband and I watched it. Well, I got 10-min into the movie, he... Continue Reading →