Andrea Doe
Bio
I am a poet and writer based in Cleveland, OH. I graduated from Case Western Reserve University where I received my B.A. in English. I published my first book of poetry entitled "Nightmare." in 2018, and it is available on Amazon Kindle.
Stories (2/0)
5 Reasons to Make 2021 Your Year to Learn Spanish
1. It’s still COVID Quarantine, what else are you gonna do? If you’re still combating boredom and have too much free time on your hands, then I think learning Spanish is the right thing for you. I think you should make Spanish your language of choice over others because if you, like me, are currently stuck in the U.S. that means you are stuck in the most Spanish-speaking country after Spain itself. The utility of the Spanish language in the U.S. is unmatched. So, if you want to understand what Puerto Ricans are saying in passing, if you want to order in effortless Spanish at that Mexican restaurant, then get to studying!
By Andrea Doe3 years ago in Lifehack
Black or African-American: What's the Difference?
It was one of those uni nights; I had designated my spot in the third-floor stacks where I knew I’d be forever, and I had my change of clothes just in case I’d have to camp out ‘till morning. But the one thing that I was missing was a nice meal to get me through it all. So, I went to none other than the local student joint on campus, The Jolly Scholar, and ordered my usual. Like most times, I ran into a friend, but instead of being greeted with small talk, I was tossed a question. “Hey, my friend from South Korea had a question, and I thought you’d be able to answer it,” tossing her friend the mic she asked, “Soo, what’s the difference between Black and African-American?” The speech and debate retiree possessed me, and, taking a deep breath, arms and hands ajar, I was about to give her the explanation of a lifetime. “Maybe let’s save it for later,” my friend interjected, cutting off what she thought was about to be a 20-minute harangue. Perhaps she was right to do it since I only had a vague idea of what the difference was at the time. Now, I’d say I’m much more equipped to answer that question.
By Andrea Doe3 years ago in The Swamp
