If someone told me I would hunt down a way to embed a player in a post, I would tell them they're nuts! However, I saw this playlist of British actors from Tom Hiddleston to Richard Armitage reading selections from literature, then discovered I could embed it in a post. Perfect Midweek Geekiness, I thought. … Continue reading A Midweek Geekiness Goes Awry
Midweek Geekiness: Doing the (American) Hustle
Last week my friend R and I went to see American Hustle. It's my second time seeing the film. I know, a film without superheroes, aliens, or other fantastical beings getting seen yet again. Although many people have described the film in superhero-type terms. My favourite states: It's a film about Batman and Lois Lane … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Doing the (American) Hustle
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Canadian Woman Who Couldn’t Wait
The boys are back on PBS: I confess to already seeing it. I knew someone who downloaded the episodes for me. It is not unique to me. As soon as the shows broadcast in England, people hit their favourite torrent sites to get the episodes. People usually discuss the show with a spoiler warning out … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Canadian Woman Who Couldn’t Wait
Just a Pile-of-Chocolate Kind of Day
Last winter I knew my mood takes a bit of a dip. While I look functional, behind the scenes everything felt ten time harder to either start, do, or complete. My goal is to move this blog to a slightly bigger league. When I am not posting, I am writing, but if I am not … Continue reading Just a Pile-of-Chocolate Kind of Day
Zero to Hero Update: Going Behind the Scenes
I bookmarked the Zero to Hero Challenge as I will go back after this month is over. The latest tweak can be found up top as I moved my blog list to its own page. One of the challenges I already did over the past few years. Since I started blogging with WordPress, I must … Continue reading Zero to Hero Update: Going Behind the Scenes
And Now A Word About Building a Better (Fictional) World
At last year's C4 Literary Conference, I learned a lot about building worlds from Kelley Armstrong, author of the Women of the Underworld series. (One of the books, Bitten, will début as a television show for Space.) Although set in 'our world', she still had to set some rules for her supernatural protagonists. Her werewolves … Continue reading And Now A Word About Building a Better (Fictional) World
Provisons and Ways to Survive a Winnipeg Cold Spell
Not again: We did have some mild weather. Keep in mind a change in weather usually means swapping for something else. We have a sunny day, but it is really, really cold. Friday we had mild temperatures, but nearly zero visibility with all the snow. Winnipeg just had its roads cleared of its ruts, only … Continue reading Provisons and Ways to Survive a Winnipeg Cold Spell
Allow Me To (Re)introduce Myself
Ever have one of those intentions then the universe, whatever you believe in, decides to pop up and say 'here's a little hand'. Today proved to be one of those days. After mulling over how to get better as a blogger, WordPress decides to come out with its Zero to Hero: 30 Days to a … Continue reading Allow Me To (Re)introduce Myself
Midweek Geekiness: Getting Nerdy in the New Year
Fire up Your PVRs, DVRs, or *Cough* Favourite Torrent Sites Hear that high-pitched squeeing...it's Sherlock fans beside themselves in the UK for the return of the third series. (It's season to North American Folk, but I like 'series' it's more dignified, at least I think it is.) After smashing hearts with Dr. Who on Christmas, … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Getting Nerdy in the New Year
2013 in review
Helper monkeys only come with the best websites. No surprise WordPress employs such creatures to help put together their annual report. It's fitting to look over the old year as the new one just turned a little over an hour hold.What will 2014 hold? I have a few vague ideas to put into action. For … Continue reading 2013 in review
Unpaused Life 