Author: Librin Latone

Writer, nerd, and perpetual student. I am obsessed with books - both the reading and the making of them. If I won the lottery I would try to have the best private(ish) library in the world. It wouldn't be totally private because the whole purpose of having books is helping other people find a book they will love. I have 2 cats, Genkii (energy) and Kawaii (cutie). I will mention them regularly because they are a daily delight in my life. Granted, sometimes when I'm playing video games they are not so much "delight" as they are "distraction"... but I love them regardless.

Breathing

March 2, 2015July 20, 2015 Librin Latone1 Comment

When Robin Williams died, the world grieved to lose his talent and his spirit. And a lot of conversation about depression and suicide rose up in the wake of that pain. Awareness and support. I don't think it's an accident that Facebook has finally improved it's intervention actions (I haven't looked at it yet, but… Continue reading Breathing

Manners: Snow in the South

February 20, 2015February 20, 2015 Librin Latone

I live in the "heart of the south" - Atlanta. We're rather infamous for shutting down for snow. Every time it really pisses me off. Yes, some people freak out at the word "snow" and take all the bread and milk from every grocery store in range. Somehow these are always the people the media… Continue reading Manners: Snow in the South

Manners: Who controls your body?

February 12, 2015February 20, 2015 Librin Latone

I couldn't sleep this morning, so at 5:30, I rolled over and started browsing facebook. Two things popped up in my feed that made me see a little red. The first was an old friend trying to make a joke: "Remember ladies men are dogs. Which means when we do something wrong like grab your… Continue reading Manners: Who controls your body?

Short Story: Squirrels in the Attic

February 10, 2015February 10, 2015 Librin Latone1 Comment

The family had three cats and a dog. Two of the cats were hunters and came from the same litter - Taffy and Cinnamon. There was a long debate about which cat to put into the attic the first time the family heard squirrels. Taffy was far and away the superior hunter. He brought in everything from… Continue reading Short Story: Squirrels in the Attic

Life Memories: The Dime Theory

February 5, 2015February 5, 2015 Librin Latone

As a trainer, the most-dreaded question is "why do I need this." Especially if the person signed up to take my class. I can tell you then and there, they are going to be obnoxious from here to next week. Everyone remembers in school the question "why do I have to learn _______" whether it… Continue reading Life Memories: The Dime Theory

Manners: The Console Question

January 28, 2015January 28, 2015 Librin Latone

Ask a gamer why they like the console system of their choice. Most will tell you they picked it because of the hardware inside the case. It has better graphics, more memory, has mod capabilities other models don't, plays the right apps and games to stay fun and interesting.... the list can go on and… Continue reading Manners: The Console Question

Writing: My Love Affair with the English Language

January 27, 2015January 26, 2015 Librin Latone

I pity people who don't love English. I am not ashamed of my love affair with the language. Part of the beauty is in the acceptance the English language has for the nuance and culture which other languages can provide. Oh, I will grant you that sometimes it's gets a little creepy the way the… Continue reading Writing: My Love Affair with the English Language

Review: Sims 4

January 25, 2015March 17, 2015 Librin Latone

I have been a Sims fan since my brother bought me Sims 1. This new game idea, taking SimCity and zooming into the individual lives. Maxis did some cool things in Sims 1, and when Sims 2 came out they had taken some of the best, strongest and fan-favorite themes and grew the series. They… Continue reading Review: Sims 4

Manners: My Bubble

January 22, 2015 Librin Latone

I don't remember the first time I talked about "my bubble." It might have been middle school. I do know I remember in my young-childhood-life the adults who invaded my bubble space and my reactions to them. Most of them were church-people, well-meaning, and loving people in many ways. But as extroverted adults, some of… Continue reading Manners: My Bubble

Writing: The Story I Want to Read

January 15, 2015March 17, 2015 Librin Latone

I started writing essentially fanfic. I took my five or six favorite books and smooshed them into something "novel". Sorry for the pun, but at the time I thought I was being entirely original. It was only when I went back to it a few years later I could see what a mockery my "novel… Continue reading Writing: The Story I Want to Read