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      In Which My Situation Feels Ridiculous

      Alcoholics Anonymous vs Smart Recovery

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      Interview with Petrina Binney

      So, here we are.

      THIRD NOVEL COMING SOON! (5th published work)

      Plot vs Character-Driven Stories

      Review of Anne by Robert Fanshawe

      Changing the Way I Blog

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      Generation Y Me

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Maleficent vs Sleeping Beauty

By zarinamacha November 30, 2020April 18, 2023
2020 / Disney / Feminism / Film Reviews

Maleficent is a film with feminist undertones. It’s clear to see the feminist bias in how the movie plays out, especially the ending. Sleeping Beauty, by contrast, is not feminist. Yet it is more pro-women and a better movie overall. Here’s my comparison of the two, and a call for […]

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Re-Addressing Black Lives Matter

By zarinamacha November 25, 2020April 19, 2023
2020 / Racial Issues

In 2017 I wrote a blog post about why I don’t agree with Black Lives Matter, with a picture of myself posing holding a sign saying ‘All Lives Matter.’ (The above image is a spin-off of that one.) This post is re-addressing my thoughts on Black Lives Matter overall. While […]

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Simon Cowell Sucks

By zarinamacha November 23, 2020November 22, 2020
2020 / Social Commentary

Human beings have historically loved to humiliate each other for entertainment. From the Romans to the Tudors, we have watched our fellow men and women be publicly ridiculed, mocked, and mistreated. X Factor, headed by notorious arsehole Simon Cowell, is our modern equivalent. Here’s why I loathe the guy. Simone […]

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Interview with Petrina Binney

By zarinamacha November 19, 2020April 17, 2023
2020 / Interviews / Writing

Today I am proud to welcome fellow author Petrina Binney to the blog. Petrina and I have read and enjoyed each other’s work. She is a wonderful author and I am very happy to interview her here today. Read on to learn more about her books. Hey Petrina! Thank you […]

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Why I Love Disney Movies

By zarinamacha November 14, 2020November 20, 2020
2020 / Books Films Music TV / Disney

I adore Disney movies. They provide so much nostalgia. I had a rich diet of Disney movies as a child, and this diet has continued into my adulthood. Disney films are under much scrutiny and criticism nowadays. These are often by (some) feminists, or others claiming that Disney films are […]

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How To Be Less Self-Absorbed

By zarinamacha November 10, 2020November 10, 2020
2020 / Humanity

Self-care is very important. I believe that it is crucial to take care of one’s emotional needs. However, there is a difference between caring for oneself and being self-absorbed. Looking out for others and not seeing yourself as the centre of attention adds to our level of self-care. This is […]

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Zarina Macha

Zarina started this blog in 2017 to document her general opinions and thoughts on life. Originally on Blogger, she moved it to Wordpress in 2020, and hasn't posted any content since 2021. She is currently updating the blog and plans to resume posting content by the end of 2023.
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