Catch my Breath and Fill My Brain

The Web Development class finally had it coda in the form of my grade. I did well, better than expected, but willing to catch my breath for a little while. I had all this free time, but it came with an unexpected side effect. I didn't want to look at a computer after getting home … Continue reading Catch my Breath and Fill My Brain

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Reading in Progress: The Sense of Style: A Thinking Person’s Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

Book talks usually happen after I read the book. I decided to flip the script and talk about a book in progress, especially a book helping me take a look at my writing. Steven Pinker's The Sense of Style: the Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century already generated heated debate among those … Continue reading Reading in Progress: The Sense of Style: A Thinking Person’s Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

Slowly, But Surely, I Can Sit a Little Longer

How am I doing? You would think having a medically mandated week off would be a good thing.  Nope, I felt really bored.  At first I thought Dr. L at Pan Am had a screw loose. The pain didn't go away.  It actually got worse before it died down. Turns out the good doctor knew … Continue reading Slowly, But Surely, I Can Sit a Little Longer

Book Talk: Reading 50 Shades of Grey

I admit to reading my share of sexy novels.  In grade 6 or 7, my best friend has a mom with boxes of Harlequin romance novels. My friend let me take one home to read.   I forget the title only it was about an English woman somehow caught up with a group of gypsies.  … Continue reading Book Talk: Reading 50 Shades of Grey

Plinky Prompt Friday: What I Currently Read

Welcome to a new feature to keep me writing.  When I felt a little blocked, I discovered a site called Plinky.  It's a series of questions designed to get people writing.  The answers can even appear in a blog, although I prefer just having a look at the questions and going from that point.  Today's … Continue reading Plinky Prompt Friday: What I Currently Read