Let's Not Be Trash

They say that doom scrolling is bad for you, and intellectually I know that it is. I understand fully that the instinct I get every couple of minutes to pick up my phone is just an unhealthy coping mechanism. Some might argue that it’s just as bad as the smokers itch. I’m inclined to agree. Despite this, here I am, trying to put my thoughts on this paper while fighting the urge to grab my phone. I am mildly fascinated by this tic, the hold this small device has over me is almost magnetic.

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By Guest writer: Stefanos Ugbit Notes from The Man Cave Thanks for being a subscriber to Let’s Not Be Trash. If you’re new here, we (Stanley Fritz, Evan J. Mastronardi, and Karina Maria ) write about patriarchy, politics, race, culture, music, and ruminations. The goal is to talk about important issues, in a way that is digestible and relatable. Because nobody wants to read a Ted Talk.

Photo by Aleksandar Pasaric: https://www.pexels.com/photo/sliced-orange-fruit-on-orange-background-4860417/ Recently, I have found myself interested in creating characters and scenarios based on what I receive from the world. This post came from an essay I read from P.E. Moskowitz titled “Art is Now Porn”In it, they discussed the way much of our content has turned into a dopamine hit.

Thanks for being a subscriber to Let’s Not Be Trash. If you’re new here, we (Stanley Fritz, Evan J. Mastronardi, and Karina Maria ) write about patriarchy, politics, race, culture, music, and ruminations. The goal is to talk about important issues, in a way that is digestible and relatable. Because nobody wants to read a Ted Talk. If you’re new, please consider subscribing, if you’re already on the list and have a few coins, consider upgrading to a paid subscriber.

Me on top of rainbow mountain located near Cusco with an altitude of 5,036 meters (16,522 feet) above sea level!.. happy that I made it without any altitude sickness ;) Thanks for being a subscriber to Let’s Not Be Trash. If you’re new here, we (Stanley Fritz, Evan J. Mastronardi, and Karina Maria ) write about patriarchy, politics, race, culture, music, and ruminations. The goal is to talk about important issues, in a way that is digestible and relatable. Because nobody wants to read a Ted Talk.

Credit: Netflix, Sex Education. Ncuti Gatwa and Asa Butterfield Thanks for being a subscriber to Let’s Not Be Trash. If you’re new here, we (Stanley Fritz, Evan J. Mastronardi, and Karina Maria ) write about patriarchy, politics, race, culture, music, and ruminations. The goal is to talk about important issues, in a way that is digestible and relatable. Because nobody wants to read a Ted Talk.

George Washington Crossing the Delaware. This Image was Generated with A.I. 272 years ago, a small group of people sparked an idea within the colonies of the Americas. The idea was simple, but radical. Instead of serving as the cash cow for the colonial super-power, England. The 13 colonies, with their different populations, experiences, and political interests, should join forces to declare their independence.

Hi friends, Six years ago when I created this newsletter, I was looking for a place where I could share my thoughts, with the hope that people would find me and feel connected. Since that fateful day, I have written hundreds of posts, found a writing community, made new friends and watched my newsletter grow in ways I never expected. Substack has been good for me, and I have been incredibly lucky to have readers like you who constantly support my work.

There was a time, surely before some of the people reading this may remember, where the joke among some communities was that Bill Clinton was America’s first Black President. To be fair, it was more of a tongue in cheek comment, than something people actually believed. But for a period, the former president held a stellar relationship with Black voters.