I admire people who fast completely for lent, or at least give up a staple of their diet (a co-worker said he's giving up bread except for communion - that sounds like a challenge!). I'm going to ask you be patient as I work through this particular question. I don't like lent. I appreciate the… Continue reading Events: Lent 2020
Review: The Screwtape Letters
I had not read this since high school. At the time I was deep in Southern Christian Culture (I need to post more about this sometime). I also was just young (duh, right?). When I read it then I thought it was dense and laborious. Now, with more life experience and political experience (not just… Continue reading Review: The Screwtape Letters
Review: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
I almost don’t want to review this book because I feel like I need to read it again to do it justice. Part of this is because my sister told me she enjoyed it the most the third time she read it. I also listened to it (since the end of Anna, this has been… Continue reading Review: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
Politics: Democratic Candidates
Now that the primaries are about to kick off, I am going to take some time to discuss my top 5 Democratic candidates. I am going to begin by explaining my "ranking" here: I don't have one. I like these candidates best. I will vote for anyone with a pulse who is not Trump. I… Continue reading Politics: Democratic Candidates
Memories: Being a Mom
Winter always reminds me of when I knew I wanted to be a mom. I remember because it was winter when I realized this was important to me. It was 2004 and I was dating a guy pressuring me to have sex. I was asking myself a LOT of questions totally appropriate for a 20-year… Continue reading Memories: Being a Mom
SCOTUS: Decisions
I’m a Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) nerd. I’m not going to cite myself as any sort of expert. I’m like a ham radio aficionado who likes SETI. I get the theory of what it’s supposed to be about, but I do not have the depth to really grasp everything. With that disclaimer,… Continue reading SCOTUS: Decisions
Review: Xiaomi Fitness Tracker & Watch
I had a fitbit long time ago (like first generation fitbit). I ordered a Pebble 2 when they did their Kickstarter. I have a Huawei watch sitting on its charger. I love the data I get from fitness trackers. It tickles the nerdy data-bone in my brain. NOT the default band or face, but here's… Continue reading Review: Xiaomi Fitness Tracker & Watch
Memories: New Year’s Eve Fireworks
I always had great sympathy for pet owners who had fur-babies who didn't like fireworks. Animals don't understand the noise, it just sounds dangerous. Intellectually, I felt sorry for parents of small children. But as I hold my exhausted baby and he whines and cries trying to sleep and waking up with a startle reflex… Continue reading Memories: New Year’s Eve Fireworks
2019 Resolution Review
I set myself the goal of just 12 books this year. I had 15 to choose from. I ended up completing 7. I'm disappointed in myself for the most part, but you know my life was just a little crazy this year (I totally blame having a kid for throwing me off my game). I… Continue reading 2019 Resolution Review
Review: Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
I finally went and saw this one. I didn't want to fight opening-weekend-rush but I also wanted to avoid spoilers (I mostly did). So my Balance was waiting a week and going at 9:30 on Friday morning. Firstly, there's a rumor Disney fired (or is about to fire) the head of Lucas Arts (the Star… Continue reading Review: Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
Dream by Day 