Locations & Cultures: I think this is why I fell in love with this series to begin with. At first read, when I was 12, they were so varied! They were so historically based! (excuse me while I go hide under a history text book awhile) Now... well now I am more critical of Jordan.… Continue reading Review: The Wheel of Time (Pt 2 Locations)
Review: The Wheel of Time (Pt1: Characters)
I started reading Robert Jordan in middle school. I devoured the first few books with glee and then began the slog as the later books began to drag out. I swear by book nine the man didn't know what he wanted to do. I went to DragonCon the last year of his life. He swore there would… Continue reading Review: The Wheel of Time (Pt1: Characters)
Musings: Idea on Justice
I was talking to someone the other day about the justice system (the frustration with the "school to prison pipeline" and the injustice which being poor brings, etc. etc.) I had an idea. I chewed on it for a few minutes but the more I've thought about, the more I liked it. Right now, if… Continue reading Musings: Idea on Justice
Review: Peony
Pearl Buck is probably one of my favorite writers. I found her book Imperial Woman in my school's library and devoured it. One of those "didn't sleep until I finished the whole book" sort of reads. I've scoured used book stores for years and anytime I find a Pearl S. Buck book, I buy it. I don't even… Continue reading Review: Peony
Manners: Kindergarten
You know that phrase "everything you need to know about life can be learned...." I'm a big fan of the answer "kindergarten" Are you lonely and in need of a smile? Try sitting in a field of flowers and imagine the singing flowers from Alice in Wonderland (old Disney, not new Disney). Or coloring. Or… Continue reading Manners: Kindergarten
Manners: NotAllMen
I can't believe this is still a thing. I can't believe there are still so damn many men who can't get why #NotAllMen IS a problem. Here's the thing, women know not every man is dangerous. Women know that not every man is a rapist (intentionally or not is different post). Women know that there are… Continue reading Manners: NotAllMen
Review: BEST DOG NAME EVER
Here's how it goes (maybe this is only funny in MY head...). This name has two possible conversations when meeting people: Dog growling and snarling. Stranger: Wow your dog isn't too friendly, is he. Owner: No, my dog is Friendly. Dog growls and lunges. Stranger: Ummm... no, your dog is definitely not friendly. Owner: I'm… Continue reading Review: BEST DOG NAME EVER
Politics: “Top Talent” Scarcity
In my corporate 9-5 job there is a lot of discussion about finding & retaining "top talent" and how "skilled professionals" are scarce. These are sometimes extremely difficult conversations for me to engage in. Sometimes, after one of these I have to go to the bathroom and sit in a stall for a few minutes… Continue reading Politics: “Top Talent” Scarcity
Life Memories: Lizard
Genkii just brought me a lizard. My indoor only -not-a-hunter cat brought me a lizard. A teeny-tiny little thing. I squealed (benefits of being a female, no one is shocked when I react strongly to things like a lizard in my living room). So he drops said lizard (with a look of surprise) and it scurries under… Continue reading Life Memories: Lizard
Review: The Rain Wilds
I kind of LOVE Robin Hobb. This is the second series I've read by her and I enjoyed it just as much as the Assassin's Trilogy - maybe even more. So I recently reviewed Naamah's Trilogy and afterwards had multiple people tell me how my negative comments would have been answered if I had just read the… Continue reading Review: The Rain Wilds
Dream by Day 