Jessica Riffle
Bio
33, First Nation's in diaspora from home. Mother of cats. Prone to random relocation and mood changes.Business inquiries; [email protected]
Stories (28/0)
Accepting Myself as Mixed Blood
As a woman with skin that is too weird to be white, but too pale to be considered truly Native American, I’ve faced a lot of pressure from my people and from white people to basically “pick a side.” To change myself in a way that will make it clearer what I am, make it easier to be put into a category. To be quantified and found wanting, like blood is used by the USA government.
By Jessica Riffle5 years ago in Humans
- Top Story - August 2019
The Secret World that Exists Within Japanese Temples Top Story - August 2019
Traveling Japan, it is easy to see that everything is well ordered. Even for a country that is so well known in terms of allowing nature and modern construction to co-exist, most of the natural experiences within Japan are curated, careful to avoid the look of decay, wild overgrowth, or chaos. In contrast, within the ground of temples and sacred areas, wildlife frolic, plant life grows unchecked, and the separation between nature and modern life is blurred. This is not to say that the most important areas of temples and shrines are not well kept, but that you can find a secret world where nature finds a way, even in a society that seeks to control it everywhere else.
By Jessica Riffle5 years ago in Wander
The Custom of Omiyage in Japan
While Japan is known as a busy and confusing land, filled with technology, amazing food, bright lights, and friendly people, few people actually know of the Omiyage or gifts given when you travel. While the western world does have something similar in souvenirs, Omiyage are different in a number of ways.
By Jessica Riffle6 years ago in Wander
Why 'Last Young Renegade' Is the Best All Time Low Album to Date
While fans of All Time Low will likely remember them best for songs like "Dear Maria: Count Me In," "I Feel Like Dancin'," and "A Love Like War," their newest album showcases the dedication and talent that they have to their craft.
By Jessica Riffle6 years ago in Beat