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Avengers, Buck Rogers, And Weng-Chiang: When Our Heroes Let Us Down
Have your heroes ever let you down? I went to see Avengers over the weekend. As a longtime Marvel fangirl I was totally psyched. I may be more of an X-Men ... -
Is It Possible To Read A Book Too Fast?
The problem with reading is that books go by too quickly. Or am I reading too fast? I’ve always been a fast reader. I taught myself to read at age two, ... -
Freelancing: How To Say No To A Paying Job
When you freelance full-time, you’ve got to keep working to keep bread on the table. It’s easy enough to say no to jobs that pay in pennies or so-called “exposure.” ... -
8 Simple Rules For Reading X-Men Comics
I’ve been jonesing for comics lately. It’s been a long time but back in the day I was an avid fan, especially of the X-titles. And there’s this dangerous thing ...
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An Angry Adoptee Fangirl Responds To Avengers Adoption “Joke”
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Avengers, Buck Rogers, And Weng-Chiang: When Our Heroes Let Us Down
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Is It Possible To Read A Book Too Fast?
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Freelancing: How To Say No To A Paying Job
April 25, 2012 -
8 Simple Rules For Reading X-Men Comics
April 18, 2012
An Angry Adoptee Fangirl Responds To Avengers Adoption “Joke”
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Apparently I ruffled a few feathers last week. Upon seeing the Avengers movie I was moved to write a post on my 73adoptee blog, “Avengers: Why Is Making Fun Of Adoption Still A-OK?” From the post…
So there I am, forgetting my woes, laughing at the gang and drooling over Chris Hemsworth, when we get this lovely little tidbit. Thor is …
Avengers, Buck Rogers, And Weng-Chiang: When Our Heroes Let Us Down
- 73adoptee, fantasyworld
- Tags: adoption, avengers, buck rogers, comics, doctor who
Have your heroes ever let you down?
I went to see Avengers over the weekend. As a longtime Marvel fangirl I was totally psyched. I may be more of an X-Men fan, but I’m perfectly happy watching just about anything in the Marvel universe.
Except there was one line in the movie that offended me enough that I was thrown out of …
Is It Possible To Read A Book Too Fast?
The problem with reading is that books go by too quickly. Or am I reading too fast?
I’ve always been a fast reader. I taught myself to read at age two, which sounds more impressive than it is. A bored toddler will do ANYTHING for entertainment, and I probably figured out that it was much more entertaining than listening to grown-ups. …
Freelancing: How To Say No To A Paying Job
- fantasyworld, techtips
- Tags: freelancing, writing, writing life
When you freelance full-time, you’ve got to keep working to keep bread on the table. It’s easy enough to say no to jobs that pay in pennies or so-called “exposure.” Most of us have been around long enough to recognize scams like those. But how can you say no to a bona fide paying job?
Some people don’t. When I started …
8 Simple Rules For Reading X-Men Comics
- fantasyworld
- Tags: comics, x-men
I’ve been jonesing for comics lately. It’s been a long time but back in the day I was an avid fan, especially of the X-titles. And there’s this dangerous thing called an “iPad” created by an evil genius named Steve Jobs, upon which one may purchase comics without removing carcass from comfy chair.
Uh-oh.
So I start browsing Marvel’s online catalog. There’s …
Why Video Games Are Good For Your Kids
People are surprised that I allow my children to play video games. I constantly find media-fueled hype like this recent article from the BBC: Pupils ‘made more violent by computer games’
Bradford teacher Alison Sherratt is set to tell the ATL annual conference in Manchester that members of her reception class have been acting out scenes from games well above limit …
I’m A Mom. I’m A Blogger. I Am NOT A “Mommy Blogger.”
- fantasyworld, techtips
- Tags: blogs, social media, star trek, star trek voyager, tech, twitter, women, writing, writing life
I saw a tweet recently that set me off like an explosion on MythBusters:
“New Job: Hiring Mommy Bloggers”
It’s not the first time I’ve seen the phrase. The term “mommy blogger” is common – and offensive.
Like “work-at-home mom,” the phrase “mommy blogger” makes all women bloggers sound like part-timers who are only knowledgeable about mom-related things like organic baby food. As it …
Life During Fandom
I swear, I was only thinking about my geeky plans for the weekend. Then one line of this popped into my head and I had to do the whole thing.
And I’m sorry. I’m really very, very sorry.
Life During Fandom
(with apologies to Talking Heads and the rest of the universe)
Heard of a con that is loaded with guest stars
Pack up your …
My Love Affair With The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy
Today’s the anniversary of the first Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy radio show. How did you first become enamored with that wholly remarkable book?
I discovered Hitchhiker’s in the library of the stodgy girls’ school I attended. Think Catholic school, minus the Catholic but plus plus on the plaid uniforms. As you can guess, the library was dull enough to bring …
Help For Fantasy Writers: The Kitchen Garden
- fantasyworld
- Tags: fantasy, gardening, writing
I’m not an expert on vegetable gardening – far from it, considering I am the only person in the universe who can’t grow zucchini. But I do have some experience with kitchen gardening, and that experience really helps me when writing fantasy stories.
A kitchen garden is a garden that provides food for the household. This might be anything from a …
My Other Blogs: Tech Tips
- 8 Things You Need To Know About Windows 8 May 15, 2012The rumor mill says Windows 8 is scheduled to be released in October 2012. Here are eight things you need to know before it comes out. Windows 8 Comes In 4 Flavors The two versions of Windows 8 for consumers will be Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. There is also Windows RT (Windows on […]
- What You Need To Know About Mac Viruses May 11, 2012In today’s The Northwest Herald article “What You Need To Know About Mac Viruses“, I talk a bit more about the Flashback virus and how Mac users can protect themselves. From the article: First, it helps to understand the history behind Mac security. Contrary to popular belief, Macs have never lacked for viruses. The myth […]
- How To Remove A Virus From Your Mac May 1, 2012With the Flashback virus and its variants on the loose, there’s been a welcome focus on Mac security. But most of the instructions you’ll find for removing a virus are written for Windows. Here is how to remove a virus from a Mac. First, you’ll want to read this article I wrote on What To […]
My Other Blogs: 73adoptee
- My Response To Negative Comments About The Avengers Adoption "Joke" May 18, 2012Well, hasn't this been interesting. Two weeks, thousands of hits, and hundreds of comments to my previous post... and the overwhelming majority of people think adoptees are nuts to be angry over the adoption "joke" in Avengers. Well, boys and girls, put on your flameproof undies because I'm responding to those comments and more on my fant […]
- Avengers: Why Is Making Fun Of Adoption Still A-OK? May 5, 2012Ah, adoption. Is there anything you can't spoil? My husband took me out on a very nice date to see the Avengers movie. You'd think that would be safe from adoption triggers. You'd be wrong. Background: Avengers is a group of kickass superheroes who, uh, kick ass. They're in the same universe as the X-Men, Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four […]
- I Am Adopted. I Am Shame. April 8, 2012I hate holidays. I get this innate, overwhelming knowledge that somewhere nearby, in this very city, my birth relatives are gathering for tradition and celebration. Except me, of course, since I'm not supposed to exist.Except I KNOW. I can feel it in my blood, like a rising tide. I should be with them. Blood calls to blood. But I'm not, and even if […]