This game has a huge plot hole that has always bothered me. IF I am the murderer, why would I be helping solve the murder? Theoretically, my "character" knows they committed murder - but I, the player, do not (unless the rare time you get your own card at the beginning and know you're innocent) Clue,… Continue reading Writing: Fixing Clue
Writing: NaNoWriMo
Le sigh. I want to do NaNoWriMo but with everything going on in my life.... hell 500 words a day has been challenging much less 1,667. I am pregnant which is one of the most exhausting experiences of my life. The only other time(s) in my life I slept this much was when I was SICK -… Continue reading Writing: NaNoWriMo
Politics: Ga Amendment 1, Portion of Revenue from Outdoor Recreation Equipment Sales Tax Dedicated to Land Conservation Fund Amendment (2018)
This is another easy one. This initiative allows Georgia to use sales tax from sporting goods to be put in a trust fund for conservation. Honestly, my mind was made up when I saw it was supported by The Conservation Fund, The Georgia Conservancy, Georgia Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Park Pride, and The Trust for… Continue reading Politics: Ga Amendment 1, Portion of Revenue from Outdoor Recreation Equipment Sales Tax Dedicated to Land Conservation Fund Amendment (2018)
Manners: “Caravan” language
I don't really want to talk about the racism inherent in the discussion of "brown" people "invading" our country. The UN did a good job talking in broad terms, there are articles comparing it to conversations/books in the mid-1900s, and calling out politicians for using racist language. It's definitely part of this conversation, but there… Continue reading Manners: “Caravan” language
Politics: Ga Amendment 2, Establish a State Business Court Amendment (2018)
This is an easy one for me. The gist of this bill is to take businesses from elected judges and allow them to go into a court with appointed judges. And yes, it has to get passed by the State house & senate. The GA house is currently 115 R to 64 D; the senate is… Continue reading Politics: Ga Amendment 2, Establish a State Business Court Amendment (2018)
Politics:Ga Amendment 3, Forest Land Conservation and Timberland Properties Amendment (2018)
I had no clue how to vote until I looked up what politicians were saying about this particular amendment. It was so confusingly written (and honestly, that includes the original language they were editing. UGH). Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to revise provisions related to the subclassification for tax purposes of and… Continue reading Politics:Ga Amendment 3, Forest Land Conservation and Timberland Properties Amendment (2018)
Review: The Veil of Gold
The Veil of Gold by Kim Wilkins was good, but I can't quite give it great. It grabbed me pretty quickly, I didn't hit 100 pages before I was carrying it around so I could read anywhere I found myself with a few moments. The characters were interesting. I wouldn't give them all kudos on being well-rounded but they… Continue reading Review: The Veil of Gold
Politics: GA Amendment 4, Marsy’s Law Crime Victim Rights Amendment (2018)
This one I struggled with. On the surface it is a great idea and I 100% support it. There are so many good reasons! And yet... this is where I really struggle with the American "justice" system. So the text on the ballot will be: Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide… Continue reading Politics: GA Amendment 4, Marsy’s Law Crime Victim Rights Amendment (2018)
Politics: Ga Amendment 5, School Sales Tax Referendums Amendment (2018)
Amendment 5 would amend the Georgia Constitution to authorize a school district or group of school districts within a county to call for a sales and use tax referendum. The referendum called by the school districts would then have to be approved by a majority of the qualified voters residing within the limits of the county. -https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_Amendment_5,_School_Sales_Tax_Referendums_Amendment_(2018)… Continue reading Politics: Ga Amendment 5, School Sales Tax Referendums Amendment (2018)
Writing: Novel in Progress Part 4
Part 1: Writing: damnit! Part 2: Writing: Novel In Progress Part 2 Part 3: Writing: Novel in Progress Part 3 Captain Chou looked at the report. Out of respect they had annonymized the transmissions in all the ambassadorial suites, but he did notice a significant spike of activity after Talia's arrival. It wasn't surprising, certainly each ambassador was furiously scrambling… Continue reading Writing: Novel in Progress Part 4