M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
The BaldMan won one of these in an office raffle. He sent me a message saying he'd won it, and I honestly had no idea what the heck it was. So, I did what any red-blooded adult sitting at a computer would do: I asked Mr. Google. And, as always, he was very helpful and … Continue reading Friday (Gadgets) Review: Amazon Echo
In the spirit of the season, here is a TARDIS ornament you can make: TARDIS Ornament And if you have a spare hour and a half, and you want to hear a delightful reading of Charles Dickens' preferred performance edition of "A Christmas Carol" as read by Neil Gaiman (in full costume, no less!): A … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: TARDIS Ornament, A Chirstmas Carol read by Neil Gaiman, Lumberjack Cake, and Tea (and Coffee) Quotes
Uh, this IS December, right? I mean, I can't say I am not, on some level, enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures and lack of snow and ice, but at the same time, this is just not right. Without heading down a rabbit hole that is not going to lead anywhere productive, I am not liking … Continue reading Monday Musings: December?, Car Troubles, (Identified) Flying Objects, and Dinner
Here's a video compilation of some of the best pictures of Pluto from the New Horizons spaceship: Pluto New Hampshire's answer to Arendelle returns for another season: NH Ice Castle Doctor Who Cast and Crew musical for the end of David Tennant's run as the Doctor: Who Musical Number Remember those cute paper snowflakes you … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Photos of Pluto, Ice Castles in NH, Doctor Who Musical Number, and Star Wars Snowflakes
Thanksgiving was, once again this year, at our daughter's house in MA. With the addition of several grandchildren who are well out of the infant seat stage, our dining room is not nearly big enough anymore. We had eleven adults, three children, and one infant. Not to imply that poor Logan is not a child, … Continue reading Monday Musings: Mostly Post-Thanksgiving Stuffs
The Haunting of America: From the Salem Witch Trials to Harry Houdini by Joel Martin My rating: 3 of 5 stars I will admit that this was a rather slow read for me. Not because it is not a good read, but it is non-fiction, and rather textbook-ish, and that is always a bit slower … Continue reading Friday Review: The Haunting of America by William J. Birnes and Joel Martin
Do you have turkey leftover from Thanksgiving? This recipe for turkey croquettes is one we have been making for years. It is a little fussy, and is best if you can do it over a couple days so they can chill thoroughly enough to handle easily, but, trust me, "your patience will be rewarded" (as … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Best Thing To Do with Leftover Turkey, Civil War Trailer, Galaxies in Glass, and Foxes on a Trampoline
Well, 'tis the season for this sort of thing, isn't it? This is not your typical "thankful for" post, however. Yes, I am thankful for family, friends, and what is generally a decent life. But those things are one the thankful radar every day. No, dear ones, this thankful post is the Thanksgeeking list. And so: … Continue reading I Am Thankful For…
Here's some music developed especially for cats. Apparently, some cats do react to it. Mine didn't seem to care.: Music for Cats This secret pagan basilica under the streets of Rome has recently been opened to visitors: Pagan Basilica Here's something I never would have imagined I'd be linking to. A medieval folk band covering … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Kitty Music, Pagan Balsilica Opens to Public, Medieval Cover of Metallica, and Star Wars VII Trailer Supercut
National Novel Writing Month is just about finished. We are heading into the backstretch and through the turn to the home stretch and finish line. I hope you are on track for where you want to be, whatever that is. This time around, I have been doing quite well and will probably hit my 50K … Continue reading Monday Musings: So, I Wrote Fifty Thousand Words. Now, What?
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