Alex Casey
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I'm a full-time educator and part-time writer. My best ideas usually end up on Vocal.
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It's Not 2021. It's 2020+
“It’s not 2021. It’s 2020+.” My friends have heard me say this a lot. They find it amusing, but I’m not really joking. The thing about The New Year is that it’s supposed to have magical powers. We make resolutions and grand plans. We set goals for the future.
By Alex Casey5 years ago in Motivation
Why Ross Is the Worst "Friend"
As Friends fans, we all have our favorite character. Maybe we love Phoebe for her quirks or Chandler for his quips. Maybe we love Rachel for her fashion sense or Joey for his appetite. Maybe we love Monica because of her talent or we feel bad that she has those parents.
By Alex Casey7 years ago in Geeks
When Activists Betray Us
We love our heroes. Fictional characters, our favorite teacher, celebrity activists ... we worship the people who inspire us to be better. We rely on them to give us faith that the world isn’t as cruel as it seems. When we feel that progress is being trampled, we look to them for reassurance.
By Alex Casey7 years ago in The Swamp
Empathy Is Painful, but Worth It
A girl is waiting for the school bus. She’s Black, maybe 15 years old, with her hair pulled into a tight bun. She’s wearing black flats and a yellow sundress that barely touches her knees. She’s holding a textbook and folders close to her chest, her arms wrapped tightly around them. She doesn’t look scared, but uncomfortable, and maybe a little sad. The corner on which she stands is in a city famous for poverty and crime.
By Alex Casey7 years ago in Humans
Want to Keep Your New Year's Resolution? Watch ‘BoJack Horseman’. Top Story - January 2019.
The fifth season of Netflix’s BoJack Horseman forced me to change my life. I finished watching the latest version of the show in October. Thus, while everyone else is making their resolutions—which we seldom accomplish—I’m a few weeks ahead and holding my own. I haven’t rewatched the series yet, but playing it in my head continues to motivate me to live better. It can encourage you, too, but probably for all the wrong reasons.
By Alex Casey7 years ago in Geeks
In the Era of #MeToo, Does Bojack Deserve Our Love?
I finished Season 5 of Bojack Horseman a few weeks ago… and I haven’t been able to watch anything new since then. Countless articles praise the show’s humorous, yet brutally honest look at mental illness and substance abuse. The fifth season was certainly no different. After the fourth season, some critics predicted that the show was going to a softer, lighter place. They could not have been more wrong. (If you haven’t watched it, I recommend you catch up on the series before continuing.)
By Alex Casey7 years ago in Geeks
How 'Bob’s Burgers' Is a Subtly Progressive Show
Bob’s Burgers isn’t the most distinct show on television. It’s not minority-centered like Black-ish or as racially diverse as Brooklyn Nine-Nine. When you’re thinking of the top 10 most progressive or diverse shows, it probably doesn’t even make the list. Why? It’s not blatant about it.
By Alex Casey7 years ago in Geeks
How Bob’s Burgers Furthers Acceptance of Gender Nonconformity
A few blogs have marveled at the positives of Bob’s Burgers fresh look at gender. Nevertheless, in July of 2018, the show was scolded like a misbehaving child for having too many men in the main cast. In the 2018 climate, not employing women is going to be something that stirs chaos.
By Alex Casey7 years ago in Geeks
