A thoughtful review of an arcade-game guide written in 1982 by Martin Amis.

Which is weirder than how Kingsley Amis was the first person to tackle writing a James Bond novel after Ian Fleming kicked it.

Thanks to portiafaceslife for the amazing link.

Try to celebrate safely. "The combination of alcohol and a branding iron is just crazy."

I forgot to mention which 'Mo I'm participating in this year. I'm over at Picowrimo and my goal is to write something every day in November. So far, so good ( Read more... )

bookdragon01 alerted me to Amnesty International's up-coming Write for Rights letter writing campaign.

Through letters, cards and more, we take action to demand that the human rights of individuals are respected, protected and fulfilled. We show solidarity with those suffering human rights abuses, and work to bring about positive change in people's lives.
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Tomorrow's National Coming Out Day, but I'm off to a conference, which limits my opportunities to come out to y'all.

I sort of feel like I live my life relatively loudly. I don't know that I'm in, but I don't often broadcast, "Hey, yo! Over here! I am queer!" However, there are good reasons to do so. Solidarity, political awareness, and visibility ( Read more... )

Whee, that's a long time to be married.

*faints*

Also. Watching a man I once heard referred to as "The Goodwill Ambassador of the Eastern Conference" skate his last ever shift, and then lift the cup for the third time in his career was damn awesome.

Also, Tim Thomas. Why do I not have a userpic of this man?

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Well done, Bruins! Now go forth and beat the Canucks!

Yes! Way to not choke horribly after a momentous lead this year! Let's keep rolling.