It’s that time of year again. The Nebula and Hugo nominees have been announced, and I’m done with school for…
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Trying a New Formula
When I took a literature class last semester, I had some concern about writing papers. I knew how to write…
Continue ReadingIn Defense of the Plain Cheese Pizza
My husband finally ordered a specialty pizza, supreme-style with as many toppings as could be crammed on to the poor…
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There was one other option available for my NHL playoff watching pleasure, but I didn’t mention it before, because it…
Continue ReadingThe Playoffs Are Here!
For six teams, the playoffs begin tonight, but for my Blackhawks, it’s going to be Thursday night against the St.…
Continue ReadingDream Job
The other day at lunch one of my co-workers asked me what my dream job would be. Last week, a…
Continue ReadingPatience
I always liked those magnets with the saying, “Patience is a virtue I do not possess.” The first phrase was…
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It seems like every time I talk to my mom, she tells me how much she loves my book. And…
Continue ReadingA Shorthand of Understanding
One of the problems with texting is the lack of a sarcasm signifier. Sarcasm does not translate well over text,…
Continue ReadingVegas!
I got to attend a conference through work this last week in Las Vegas – Nevada, not New Mexico, thank…
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