AiTW Episode 15 - Henry David Thoreau: Ace in the Walden
After a long hiatus I have returned to make an extended episode on a man that I used to idolize and where I get way too philosophical! Henry David Thoreau was an author, abolitionist, naturalist, and a major part of the transcendental movement of the mid-19th century. His most famous work was Walden where he went to go live out by himself for two years next to a pond in the woods of Massachusetts.
Quiet, shy, and rather introverted, he himself would probably never have guessed how popular he would become after his untimely death at 44. He is a hero to many today and embodies the ideal human being who is connected to nature and opposed to the capitalist and imperialist machines that was just beginning to rev their engines during his time.
Most importantly, He was a fellow ace... who lived the the wild!
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AiTW - "I feel Lost in the Dating Market"
A bit of a rant about my current quest for making friends and finding my life partner. My method has been to try and find people that I connect with and build a strong friendship with and then proceed to date. However, my slow burn methodology and my lack of initial romantic interest has made dating a disheartening and burdensome experience for me.
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AiTW Episode 14 - James Buchanan: The Mystery of "Old Buck"
An analysis of the 15th President of the United States and whether he was gay, ace, or something else entirely. I go off on many tangents here so be prepared!
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AiTW - "Am I Lucky Being Ace?"
This is more of a reflection than a proper episode. I've been told "I'm lucky" to be an ace and I have always taken a bit of umbrage to people saying it, despite their good intentions. Today I reflect on this statement and why I don't think it applies to me or to other aces in general.
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AiTW Episode 13 - William Pitt the Younger: The ’Schoolboy’ Prime Minister
I'm back to my regular format for the time being. I've been wanting to discuss this exceptional British Prime Minster who took over the position at the ripe age of 24 and held power for nearly twenty years. Pitt not only fixed the nation's financial woes after the loss of the American Colonies, but also faced off against Napoleon in the largest European war to date and had to contend with the ongoing madness and mental decline of his Monarch, King George III. He is truly a fascinating figure and one of the few people in history who I can confidently slap the 'certified asexual' moniker on.
About Ace in the Wild: An Asexual Perspective of Hot Topics & Events
Hi I’m Deszi (he/they) and I’m here to talk about the Ace Experience and how I and other aces make our way through this crazy world of ours. I’m here to entertain, educate, make friends, and hopefully break some of those ever-persistent stereotypes about us. We exist, we aren’t just plants, and we’re not so different as you might expect. I plan to talk about a whole plethora of topics so stay tuned!
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