Pumpkin Spice Lattes and The Patriarchy

In defense of all things ‘basic’

3 min readAug 30, 2021

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My boyfriend rolled his eyes as I let out a small shriek of delight. Up until this point it had been a very uneventful grocery shop. But as we rounded the corner into the dairy aisle, my eyes fell upon a bright orange carton nestled amongst the other over-priced milk alternatives.

Ruth Burrowes

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Cheating on my career with my side hustle. Sharing adventures and advice in dating, love, & relationships.

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