killing the muse (or deconstruction and the art of the endless revision)
There are any number of things that make it impossible for me to write: the dog barking nonstop at the cats, the cats yowling at each other, the kids acting like absolute prats. Whenever I’m trying to work, the smaller denizens of the house sense it and then they conspire to go batshit simultaneously at [...]
I’m moving to China
Why? Check this out. The 2.3-square-km Longshuihu village in the Shuangqiao district of Chongqing municipality, also known as “women’s town,” was based on the local traditional concept of “women rule and men obey,” a tourism official told Reuters. “Traditional women dominate and men have to be obedient in the areas of Sichuan province and Chongqing, [...]
Thursday 13
Thirteen Things you probably didn’t know about me 1. Even though I don’t craft, I’m totally into people who do. I special order my soap from a woman who makes homemade bars with luscious fragrances. My favorite so far is the Pumpkin Spice. 2. I collect stained glass pieces and scented candles. 3. I enjoy [...]
workshop wednesday – what do you need?
Since I don’t want to become one of those authors who is all “me, me, me” all the time, I’m giving ya’ll the floor. What do you need help with, right now? No, I’m not coming to dig the gunk out of your garbage disposal and scrape the Playdoh off your dining room wall. But [...]
random tuesday
random link — Looking for a new web template, but don’t have a lot of money to spend? Well, I think I may have an option for you. Check this thing out. My non-technical mind boggles at how they achieved this. A new template every time you refresh it? Generated randomly? Theoretically, with a little [...]
presumptuous bastards
This is a mini-rant, mixed with a whine. So cut yourself a slice of your favorite cheese and listen up. First of all, who the hell does Google (and other websites) think they are? I’m sick and tired of having my preferences changed without my consent. It seems like every time I click to a [...]
hot guys for the hell of it
It’s Sunday, sunny and 78 degrees. The noche buena tree outside my office is in lush red bloom, likewise the pink and purple bougainvillea growing on the terracotta courtyard wall. On the other side of the garden, the roses are struggling a bit because it’s been dry, but the mandarin orange tree is thriving. So [...]
Thinking Blogger Award (now with even more nearly nekkid men!)
Here you go. Vin’s my personal long-term crush. I’ve been digging him since I first saw Pitch Black, quite a while ago now. I’m nothing if not loyal. If he’s not sexy enough, find your own hot guy! Erica nominated me for the prestigious Thinking Blogger Award for this post. If you aren’t familiar with [...]
Annie McRantypants
I didn’t get to post Monday and Random Tuesday was all about the contest, which means my posting schedule is hosed for the week. Since variety is the spice of life and all that, I’m defenestrating the schedule until next week. That means you never know what you’ll find here for the next three days, [...]
And the winner is…
Wow, when you’re trying to keep quiet, it becomes a chore! I thought of at least five posts I wanted to make, but I refrained because of the contest. You’re going to be hearing a lot from me in the next few days. So Guide is out. I put a link in the sidebar, so [...]