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. The prickle… Continue reading Short Story: Becoming
Review: Tiger Burning Bright
HOW HAVE I NOT REVIEWED THIS ALREADY. I feel like an idiot. I realized the other week, I haven't reviewed this one!! So I have to do this: Tiger Burning Bright by three of the most amazing women authors ever Andre Norton, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Mercedes Lackey. I first picked up this book from… Continue reading Review: Tiger Burning Bright
Writing: Science Fiction Evolution
I am reading some classic science fiction (Foundation Triology) and have found an understanding why I didn't enjoy science fiction as much as fantasy when I was younger. There is a trend in the genre to be plot, world, and science focused with characters only being a carrier for these things to be explored. Asimov,… Continue reading Writing: Science Fiction Evolution
Review: Never Have Your Dog Stuffed: And Other Things I’ve Learned
Anyone who reads my book reviews has probably noticed a dearth of non-fiction. I don't read much of it. I generally read for escapism and reading something real isn't escape. There are exceptions to this rule. Alan Alda is a fun actor. I've known of him pretty much my entire life - mostly from M.A.S.H.… Continue reading Review: Never Have Your Dog Stuffed: And Other Things I’ve Learned
Politics: Non-compete order
If you haven't heard, President Biden has asked the FTC to ban non-compete contracts for workers. (Click here to read AP's piece on it). THANK GOD. I have had a non-compete at almost every job I've ever worked at. Retail is probably the only exception. And I think for every job it has been BULLSHIT.… Continue reading Politics: Non-compete order
Writing: Fearless vs. Brave
This idea came to me because my son is taking swimming lessons at the local YMCA. The age range is 6-36 months, and he is probably one of the older kids in the lesson. The younger kids are fearless. I'm having to teach mine to be brave. It's a fine difference and yet another example… Continue reading Writing: Fearless vs. Brave
SCOTUS: I missed one
I missed a case being 9-0! Lange v. California. Again, this one is pretty clear-cut. A police officer turned on his lights to pull over a driver. The driver (Lange) was almost home and pulled into his garage. Lange then tried to claim the officer doing a sobriety test in his garage was a warrantless… Continue reading SCOTUS: I missed one
Life: Toddler Exhaustion
I used to think (before I became a parent) that being a parent was exhausting because your kid couldn't sleep through the night and if you could just get a full night's sleep without "get up and feed" or "deal with nightmares" or "sick kid" (the constant "sick kid" syndrome). I have learned, this is… Continue reading Life: Toddler Exhaustion
SCOTUS: Unanimous
So there have been 5 cases to have opinions put out in June 2021 with 9-0 (unanimous) decisions. Considering how much the media expects the court to be always and forever divided by political leaning/affiliations/appointment - what are the issues which the court stands all together on? I find these to be both relieving and… Continue reading SCOTUS: Unanimous
Review: Spice and Tea (St. Augustine, FL)
I recently visited St. Augustine for a much-needed beach vacation. It was fabulous, and I was so excited to find Spice and Tea in downtown. First I smelled several teas, they smelled good. I finally settled on some 1 oz "sample" bags and 2 larger 4 oz bags: Emperor's Chai (4 oz)Peach Turmeric Herbal (4oz)Sinfully… Continue reading Review: Spice and Tea (St. Augustine, FL)
Dream by Day 