The TL;DR review for this book (since this is such a damn long book): I wouldn't have minded an abridged version. That is the first time in my life I have read a book and wished for the abridged version. Ok, maybe I would have liked one for Prince of Tides too, but I had… Continue reading Review: Anna Karenina
Manners: Social Justice Warrior, Christian, or other…?
This is at least attempt #3 to write this post over the past 12 months. I keep starting it, writing a few hundred words, and deleting it all again. Because this is a tough topic - how to live a socially conscious life. And I am going to start by saying, we all probably doing… Continue reading Manners: Social Justice Warrior, Christian, or other…?
Memories: Milk
Every November I remember the gallon of milk a strange bought for me. This year it somehow feels poignant all over again. The reminder of how vulnerable we actually are. How impermanent things actually are. It might be increased anxiety speaking right now, but every time I begin to feel overwhelmed I remember - when… Continue reading Memories: Milk
Politics: Quid Pro Quo
There is something interesting in all the discussions of "Quid Pro Quo" I haven't really seen addressed, something which I think has people confused. It isn't excessively subtle, but it's a stupid point. So quid pro quo means (Google defines it) as "a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something." And yes,… Continue reading Politics: Quid Pro Quo
Politics: the impeachment hearings
I have been trying NOT to just listen to the hearings... it's awful. For so many reasons, I don't really want to listen. I feel like it's important to at least get some recaps each day (this is too important an issue). But if you DO listen and you need something for sanity - I… Continue reading Politics: the impeachment hearings
Reading: 2019 Resolution Nov. Edition
I am behind on my resolution of classics (still). I might not make it. I am going to put in a damn good effort though!! This is of course on top of my annual "I am going to try NaNoWriMo again" attempt. Completed: FrankensteinThe Bell JarMy Sister's Keeper The Phantom Tollbooth The Great Gatsby Wuthering… Continue reading Reading: 2019 Resolution Nov. Edition
Work: Interview Questions I Love and Hate
I teach people how to interview. Recently, this particular article swam through my emails of “hey, you seem to read these” (I do). I hate some of these questions. I tell managers to avoid asking them - and if you DO ask them, be prepared for a well-polished and prepared answer (and be warned if… Continue reading Work: Interview Questions I Love and Hate
Musing: Daycare
Remy is six months old. He has been in daycare for two weeks now and I have thoughts. My mother has a brilliant approach to life choices like “daycare vs Stay at Home Mom (SHM)” questions - there are always trade-offs. There isn’t necessarily a right answer, they both can be right and wrong in… Continue reading Musing: Daycare
Politics: Returning to Gun Control
I haven't revisited my stance on gun control since 2015. I still stand by my stance that I want responsible gun owners to be able to keep their guns, but my post from 2014 is now inaccurate. At the time, the latest data was from 2012. Well, the data has updated and I feel it… Continue reading Politics: Returning to Gun Control
Review: Elemental Mysteries
I was not expecting this series, A Hidden Fire, This Same Earth, The Force of Wind, and A Fall of Water to keep me engaged, but they did. Granted, the first one I enjoyed the most. Then there was a bit of "damnit, I don't like leaving books unfinished." This series is vampiric romance. Which… Continue reading Review: Elemental Mysteries
Dream by Day 