I recently watched Raya and the Last Dragon (I know, I'm slow on these things). I wanted to see it because it said "dragon" in the title AND because I've heard some stuff about appropriation in it. Some hub-bub around the film's release said it was insensitive to other cultures. You know, Disney perhaps not… Continue reading Writing: Appropriation
Writing: NaNoWriMo plug
I am not sponsored. Especially by a 501(c) non-profit. I have participated in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for years now. I have rarely "won," but I keep trying. It's a fun exercise if nothing else. A challenge. And even if you are not a writer, I would like to shout out the organization, because… Continue reading Writing: NaNoWriMo plug
Politics: They called that a deal?
If you aren't a political nerd, you might not be aware of the "impending crisis" called the debt ceiling. There is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of bullshit. I have an amateur's take on it. The history of the ceiling: The "debt ceiling" was created in 1917 with the Second Liberty Bond Act.… Continue reading Politics: They called that a deal?
Life Events: 20 years after 9/11
I remember the day of September 11th, 2001 with unusual clarity. I remember where I was and what I did when I heard about the initial attack (my response to my friend was "that's not funny" because I could NOT imagine it being real). I didn't see the towers fall live. It was the only… Continue reading Life Events: 20 years after 9/11
Pets: Aging
Genkii and Kawaii in Oct 2007 I adopted Genkii and Kawaii in fall of 2007. When I adopted them, they were less than a year old, about 7-9 months old. At 14, Genkii is finally less "energy" and turning into an older man. He doesn't get "zoomies" as often. He is "talking" less. More alarming… Continue reading Pets: Aging
Short Story: Queen Bee
I am only BEGINNING this. I am floating some things in my head. What do you think so far?I am trying to write short stories. They may not be very good because they are fast and rarely edited. I would love feedback regardless - what do you like? What confuses you? Do you like the… Continue reading Short Story: Queen Bee
Short Story: Night Stalker
I am trying to write short stories. They may not be very good because they are fast and rarely edited. I would love feedback regardless - what do you like? What confuses you? Do you like the POV or should it have been different? To anyone who gives me feedback - THANK YOU. "Are you… Continue reading Short Story: Night Stalker
Review: Plague, Inc.’s DLC The Cure
There is a video game called Plague, Inc. which was released in 2016. The description on the steam page is: Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself. Plague… Continue reading Review: Plague, Inc.’s DLC The Cure
Politics: The Fall of Kabul
Wow. This weekend was.... wow. History in the making. I missed much of it. Something about chasing a toddler around made watching the news.... impossible. So I looked at my news on Monday morning and I was floored. Flabbergasted. Appalled. Grieved. Maybe a little afraid? But not a direct fear per say. In other words,… Continue reading Politics: The Fall of Kabul
Life: DragonCon
I can't tell anyone the right answer to the question of "is it safe to go to a convention this year?" I don't know. For me, the answer is no. I have a toddler who is ineligible to even GET vaccinated and there is no way in hell I would put myself into such a… Continue reading Life: DragonCon
Dream by Day 