It is time for the Winter Olympics again, and that means it is also time for all the Olympics haters to come out of the woodwork. There are a lot of them, it seems. Now, I don't really care if you love or hate the games. I happen to like them, especially the Winter games. … Continue reading Monday Musings: The Olympics
Friday Review: Muse Unexpected by V.C. Birlidis
Muse Unexpected by V.C. Birlidis My rating: 3 of 5 stars Sixteen-year-old Sophie has her world turned upside down when her father is killed in an accident, and her estranged grandmother shows up to transport Sophie and her mother back to their native Greece. Sophie learns that she is a Muse, the descendant of the … Continue reading Friday Review: Muse Unexpected by V.C. Birlidis
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Wednesday Wanderings: Places that Don’t Look Real, Drugs Under a Microscope, and Beer Pools!
More pictures. This time of really beautiful places that look like they could be fake, but aren't: http://www.viralnova.com/here-are-20-unbelievable-places-you-would-swear-arent-real-but-they-are/ What drugs look like under the microscope. Some are quite pretty. Others are kind of scary: http://www.webburgr.com/drugs-microsope/ As if there weren't enough reasons to visit Austria, they have a brewery with beer pools. Yes, beer. In pools. … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Places that Don’t Look Real, Drugs Under a Microscope, and Beer Pools!
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Friday Review: Taken by Erin Bowman
Taken by Erin Bowman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Taken is the story of Gray Weathersby, seventeen years old, and one of the oldest male residents of Claysoot. When each boy reaches his eighteenth birthday, he is stolen from the town in what the villagers refer to as the Heist. No one knows what … Continue reading Friday Review: Taken by Erin Bowman
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Wednesday Wanderings: Maleficent, Lessons from Muppets, Scotch Flavor Profile Graphic, and Beer Jelly Bellies?
I see they finally got around to making the story of my life. And they got Angelina Jolie to play me! Granted, she's not ginger, but she'll do: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/jolie-wicked-maleficent-trailer-article-1.1592791 Pretty much all you need to know in life. Learned from puppets: http://www.buzzfeed.com/dorieanstevenson/life-lessons-we-learned-from-jim-henson For the Scotch drinkers out there, a nice infographic that gives flavor profiles … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Maleficent, Lessons from Muppets, Scotch Flavor Profile Graphic, and Beer Jelly Bellies?
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Monday Musings: Puppy Update, She’s Moving Out!, and C-c-c-c-cold
Lambeau is doing fine. He has gotten visibly bigger since we brought him home just a few weeks ago. Had him to the vet for his second set of shots. He goes back next month for the last round, and his rabies. He will start on heartworm medication, as well. The vet did think he … Continue reading Monday Musings: Puppy Update, She’s Moving Out!, and C-c-c-c-cold
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Friday Review: Lord of Emperors (Book 2 of The Sarantine Mosaic) by Guy Gavriel Kay
Lord of Emperors by Guy Gavriel Kay My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am a fan of Kay's books. I enjoy his use of language, his always engaging characters, and the detail he brings to his worlds. Based on the real world Byzantine empire, this duology (the first book is Sailing to Sarantium) is … Continue reading Friday Review: Lord of Emperors (Book 2 of The Sarantine Mosaic) by Guy Gavriel Kay
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Wednesday Wanderings: Spiderman Space Suit, Web Connecting Galaxies, Favorite Pubs of Famous Authors, Harry Potter Guide to UK
A new design for astronauts' space suits: Looks like Spiderman, but may allow exploration of Mars: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3023128/futurist-forum/this-sleek-spiderman-spacesuit-could-take-astronauts-to-mars#1 Astronomers get first look at web tha connects galaxies: http://io9.com/our-first-glimpse-of-the-web-that-connects-all-galaxies-1505762919 Ever wanted to drink in the same pubs as famous authors? For book nerds who love a good cocktail, here's a list of some pubs favorited by famous … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Spiderman Space Suit, Web Connecting Galaxies, Favorite Pubs of Famous Authors, Harry Potter Guide to UK
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Wednesday Wanderings: Street Art, Pursuing Happiness, Scary Hiking Trail, and Lighthouses Turned into Giant Icicles
Some pretty cool street art: http://memolition.com/2013/02/02/the-best-examples-of-street-art-in-2012-48-pictures/# Turns out there actually is a happy gene. But it only affects about a third of your overall happiness. And there are things you can do to boost those happy feelings, and develop a stronger immune system: http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/wellness/The-Pursuit-of-Happiness.html Umm, no thanks I'll make my own tea, I think: http://www.viralnova.com/dangerous-trail-huashan/ … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Street Art, Pursuing Happiness, Scary Hiking Trail, and Lighthouses Turned into Giant Icicles
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Monday Musings: Puppy In The House, Piano Tuning, and the Chili Cookoff I May Regret
Could someone please remind me why I wanted a puppy? I am kidding. Sort of. I mean, he is stinkin' cute, but boy, oh, boy, is he ever a puppy. There are times when all you hear in the house is: Lambeau, No! Lambeau, Off! Bad Dog! He is not really a terrible dog. He … Continue reading Monday Musings: Puppy In The House, Piano Tuning, and the Chili Cookoff I May Regret
And So On... 