Culture Archives - Chicana on the Edge

Why Should I Pay Cash?

Jan 6, 2026 | Culture, In-the-Moment | 2 Comments

A few ideas.

I Want My Dumb TV

Dec 13, 2025 | Culture, In-the-Moment | 8 Comments

Smart tvs make one important thing very hard to do.

How Racism Hurts White People

Nov 27, 2025 | Culture, Political | 0 Comments

Yes, racism hurts white people, too.

Horror Novels by Latinos

Oct 13, 2025 | Culture | 2 Comments

Yes, Latinos write horror novels.

The Heart of Squid Game: Remember How Easy Making Friends Used to Be?

Jan 24, 2025 | Culture, Family, High-Brain Stuff, Relationships | 2 Comments

This is why Season 2 isn’t as good.

What Do You Do During the Christmas Season?

Nov 3, 2024 | Culture, Relationships | 5 Comments

My hope lies in friendship.

Seeking BIPOC Chicagoans Who Like Horror

Sep 26, 2024 | Culture, High-Brain Stuff | 0 Comments

Looking for the scary Chicagoans of color

We Don’t All Do Family

Jun 14, 2024 | Culture, Family, Relationships, Struggle | 2 Comments

Childhood taught me family can be a dangerous place

Mother’s Day Is Trickier Than You Think

May 12, 2024 | Culture, Family, Relationships | 2 Comments

Only wish someone a happy Mother’s Day if you’re certain it’s not a painful day for her.

Loneliness in the American Workplace

Apr 24, 2024 | Culture, Work | 0 Comments

Changes in the American workplace feel bad. Am I the only one?

The True Meaning of Christmas

Dec 10, 2023 | Culture, Religion | 0 Comments

It's my annual posting of my summary of the History Channel's Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas. Part of our American Christmas tradition is for people to throw around the phrase "the true meaning of Christmas." What that phrase usually refers to is an...