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Seanan McGuire (Mira Grant) podcast interview = awesome
This interview with Seanan McGuire (aka Mira Grant) is awesome. Topics include being a female author in a male-dominated genre, being devalued due to gender, male vs female book covers, and the current controversy about misogyny in the SFWA newsletter, along with lots of other really interesting discussions. (language NSFW) Leave a comment 6Peter David has had a stroke
http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/12/30/i-have-had-a-stroke/
I have fond memories of hanging out with him on several occasions, and I hope he makes a strong recovery.I wouldn't think I'd need to say this, but apparently I do
Seriously - if you're going to enter a contest to try to get your novel published, SPELL CHECK THE MANUSCRIPT. It's a basic courtesy.(Untitled)
Of all the songs I thought I might find on Just Dance 3, I would never have suspected "Let's Go to the Mall" by Robin Sparkles.rapists think all men rape
I read this in 2011 and it stuck with me. I found it again because I needed to post it on FB in response to rape "jokes" my nephew's friends posted in comments to something he said. I'm posting it here so I can always find it, and in case some of you haven't seen it ( Read more... )relationship tips from Lifehacker
I think we do very well with the things on this list, but I want to paste this here so I can remember it:
- Don’t let resentment build, deal with issues one at a time and as soon as they arise
- Stop trying to control or manipulate your partner’s feelings or actions
- Share your hopes, dreams and wishes
- Share your fears
- Be honest with yourself
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"Missing someone isn't about how long it's been since you've seen them last or
the amount of time since you've talked. It's about that very moment when you're
doing something and you wish that they were right there with you." - anon(Untitled)
Whooop! LivingSocial has a coupon today for Fabric Place Basement in Natick: $15 gets you $30 worth of merchandise. This could be especially nice since FPB just sent an email about having 100% wool from $6-10/yd and 100% silk in many weights for $10/yd, along with thousands of bolts of 100% cotton.
Please use my link if you buy: Leave a commentWii games reviews
I bought some used games at Game Stop over vacation. We also got two used games as hand-overs.
Star Wars Light Saber Battles: Unlike the Wii Sports Resort swordfighting, this actually requires more than just bashing your opponent. Each of 10 characters has special moves, and you have an amount of Force to use as well as health. You can pick up and ( Read more... )(Untitled)
I think part of what has made the Occupy movement powerful is the idea that we should not be passive about things we think should be changed. And you don't need to be a protester to make things happen - just be a voice that points out something simple could add some positive energy to the world. I would like to hold up as an example my sister, who ( Read more... )