J. P. Frattini
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Culture, music, politics, art. It's all fair game to me
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Stories (24/0)
"Happiness Classes" In Indian Schools
An experiment is taking place in Delhi's public schools: classes that focus on emotional well-being, instead of academic success. Due to the high education standards and the very limited spaces in top-tier universities, Delhi's Education Minister Manish Sisodia has been running this program to make sure the mental health of young students doesn't deteriorate from stress. Sisodia has stated that the system is suppressive to student's creativity and a major contributor to India's high suicide rate amongst students.
By J. P. Frattini6 years ago in Education
How to Make a Living in the Arts in 2018
Probably millions of people around my age (Millennial/Gen Z) have thought about ditching the traditional nine to five and making a living with their creative passions, whether it'd be writing, music, painting, or recycled-materials basket weaving. But it's a daunting prospect to actually experiment and see if you'll generate enough, or any, income off of it. So as someone who has managed to gain a decent part-time (and soon to be full-time) income off of their passions, I'll give all of my fellow dreamers the best advice I can to making a living as an artist/creative in the digital age!
By J. P. Frattini6 years ago in Journal
Trump's Surprising Support for Weed
A bill has been proposed by Senator Cory Gardner (R, Colorado) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D, Massachusetts) that will amend the Controlled Substances Act and loosen federal regulations on marijuana, and it's being supported by non other than President Donald J. Trump. Yes, the same man that appointed Jeff Sessions, a man who has stated that heroine and weed are essentially the same thing, has come out in support for the reclassification of marijuana.
By J. P. Frattini6 years ago in Potent
How I Beat Depression
Depression is clinically described as: "Persistently low, depressed mood, consistent for at least two weeks." But for over 300 million people worldwide, depression can last for years, or even one's entire life. Thankfully, our understanding of psychology and medical practices has grown to the point where we have some effective treatments for the condition, but many of us still have to deal with it every day.
By J. P. Frattini6 years ago in Psyche
How Millennials Can Become Homeowners
There's always been a golden rule when it comes to saving your money, don't spend more than 30 percent of your income on housing. Now everything is expensive, especially housing, so how can you get away with not going past that 30 percent? Well, here are a few things you can consider:
By J. P. Frattini6 years ago in Lifehack
Dating While Ace
Asexuality is a sexual orientation you don't hear referenced very often. It's the lack of sexual attraction towards other people, and it's a part of the LGBT+ community. But what is something that most people can agree on? American culture has a soft spot for sex. Whether it'd be simple titillation in a beer commercial, an explicit scene in a movie, or the VAST supply of free internet porn, Americans tend to really like sex.
By J. P. Frattini6 years ago in Humans
The 5 Best Albums to Listen to When High
Yes, I understand that this list has been done before (many times), but here's the catch: Pink Floyd won't be on it. And as much as I love the prog-rock gods themselves, every single person who has gotten high has listened to Dark Side of the Moon. Today, the focus will be on more independent, obscure, or simply overlooked albums! All of these can be found across every major music distributor, from Spotify to Bandcamp. So here are my top five get-high-to albums that you've probably never heard of!
By J. P. Frattini6 years ago in Potent
The "A" in LGBTQA
June was declared as Pride Month in the United States (and other countries) after a Supreme Court ruling on June 26th, 2015 that fully legalized same-sex marriage across America. A beautiful moment for all members of the LGBT+ community, and one that should rightfully be celebrated as a win for civil rights. But there's one aspect of the community that you don't hear about very often, or see represented in the media or even in some ally groups, Asexuals.
By J. P. Frattini6 years ago in Humans