I was challenged to the ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) ice bucket challenge. For anyone (is there anyone?) who hasn't heard about it, you are challenged by a friend, relative, or maybe enemy to either donate $10 to ALS and dump a bucket of ice water over your head, or skip the ice … Continue reading Monday Musings: Iced
Wednesday Wanderings: Pink Sky Wisteria, Creative Recycling, Amusing Signs, and Gorgeous Wooden Cabinet
An incredibly beautiful wisteria in Japan:http://themetapicture.com/this-144-year-old-wisteria-in-japan-looks-like-a-pink-sky/Creative ways to reuse 2 liter plastic bottles:http://themetapicture.com/some-people-just-throw-plastic-bottles-away-others-make-this/Some rather funny signs (yes, you should step back and read it after you put those letters up):http://bit.ly/1syRNmtThis cabinet is just amazingly beautiful (even if it is a beetle):http://themetapicture.com/very-few-things-are-as-unique-as-this-beetle-cabinet/====================================================== Six of One: A Collection of Short Fantasy by M.A. Kropp is a set of … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Pink Sky Wisteria, Creative Recycling, Amusing Signs, and Gorgeous Wooden Cabinet
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Monday Musings: Amazon v. Hachette v. Authors v. Everyone
By now, I think most have heard about the pricing war being waged by Amazon and the publishing house, Hachette. The short version of the now ridiculously drawn out battle is that Amazon wants to be able to cap the price on e-books sold through Amazon regardless of what the publisher or author may want. Hachette … Continue reading Monday Musings: Amazon v. Hachette v. Authors v. Everyone
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Wednesday Wanderings: Tower of London WWI Tribute, Bacteria that Eat Electrons, Fairy Tales Brought to Life in Stunning Photos, and 25 Creative Statues
This is not only a wonderful tribute to those lost in WWI, but just a stunning piece of art:http://themetapicture.com/888246-poppies-pour-like-blood-from-the-tower-of-london/Bacteria that eat electrons? Sounds like scifi, but apparently, it isn't:http://bit.ly/1r9pZ62Another talented photographer. A Russian who brings fairy tales to life in gorgeous photos:http://www.boredpanda.com/fantasy-photography-russian-photographer-margarita-kareva/One more art related- Creative statues around the world:http://aplus.com/a/25-most-creative-statues-in-the-world
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Monday Musings: A Little of This, A Little of That
Just some random updates and thoughts today: How is the puppy doing, you ask? (And even if you didn't, I am going to tell you, anyway.) He is doing great! He was quite good at his Level 2 Obedience class last week. Much more focused and ready to work than the last time we tried … Continue reading Monday Musings: A Little of This, A Little of That
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Wednesday Wanderings: Your Brain When Writing, 3200 Year Old Tree Photographed, Rules of Alcohol, and Beautiful Doors
This is what happens in your brain when you write. The interesting thing is there is a difference in seasoned writers versus amateurs: http://sciencealert.com.au/features/20141107-25864.html It took 126 photos, but this image of a 3200 year old tree is amazing: http://bit.ly/1o5oUZq On the amusing side, Top Ten Rules of Alcohol, and there is some good advice … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Your Brain When Writing, 3200 Year Old Tree Photographed, Rules of Alcohol, and Beautiful Doors
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Friday Review: Caterpillar by Ashlyn Forge
Caterpillar by Ashlyn Forge My rating: 4 of 5 stars Caterpillar is a short science fiction story set on a desolate planet with two suns. It was invaded by Earth and the native society was torn apart in the aftermath. All of the natives go through several stages of development, and can only mate and … Continue reading Friday Review: Caterpillar by Ashlyn Forge
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Monday Musings: Us or Them? Is That the Only Way?
There has been a lot of attention lately around the issues of traditional versus independent publishing. Between the Amazon-Hachette battle, and now Amazon's announcement of their Unlimited service, which is essentially a subscription-based lending library for Amazon titles, the argument of which is the best way to go has been a hot topic on several … Continue reading Monday Musings: Us or Them? Is That the Only Way?
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Wednesday Wanderings: Things Learned Growing Up With Books, Scenic PA, Awesome Lightning Photos, and Steampunk Girl Video
All of these are (or were at one time) me. All of them: http://www.epicstream.com/list.asp?articleid=1266&id=147&name=17+Things+You+Learn+From+Growing+Up+On+Books And a plug for the pretty that exists in my home state: http://www.pennlive.com/projects/2014/pennsylvanias-best-views/ If you like lightning, you will like these photos: http://bit.ly/1ntgXe7 And, finally, for your amusement- a really nicely done video for the song "Steampunk Girl" by John Anealio: … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Things Learned Growing Up With Books, Scenic PA, Awesome Lightning Photos, and Steampunk Girl Video
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Monday Musings: Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
How does my garden grow? This year, not too badly. I tilled in a load of composted chicken manure and shavings from the coop in the Spring, and it sure has helped! The plants, for the most part, are big, green, and leafy. Of course, the manure is high nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth, so … Continue reading Monday Musings: Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
And So On... 