Books, Taylor Swift, and other hyperfixations
I kind of feel like this was a quick month, even though the weeks felt super long. (My coworkers and I kept saying, “Wait...it’s only Tuesday??”) I care almost not at all for the month of March. Comic-Con is happening, though; my friend Claire and I will be going for the first time. By contrast,… Continue reading February Wrap-Up
Hello and welcome! It's the Sunshine Blogger Award! I was tagged by Emily at Embuhleeliest. I've seen Emily around the blogosphere and done some of her original tags (including the excellent Pixar Book Tag), but we only recently started following each other. Emily stays up-to-date on manga, sci-fi, and fantasy. Her posts are hilarious and… Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Award
The bloggers I know are kind. Case in point: Meghan @ Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews tagged me in this Awesome Blogger Award tag. Meghan does deep dives into TV shows, music, and your favorite YA books. I very much look forward to her reviews and you will, too. The award was created by Maggie @Dreaming… Continue reading The Awesome Blogger Award
IT'S MY BIRTHDAY. I'VE BEEN CELEBRATING ALL WEEK. Now that it's the actual day, do I have plans? YOU BET I DO. This week, I shall: Eat brunchI don't know when brunch became sacred in my family, but it is now considered a holy rite. Brunch is the only time I can fully appreciate… Continue reading Grand Birthday Plans
Where do I even start? A fair number of big things happened in 2019. I am, to put it mildly, pretty tired. Here's why. I Went Vegan One of the main tenets of Methodism is "Do no harm." In 2019, I tried to minimize the harm I cause, starting with what I eat. I'm pretty… Continue reading 2019 Recap: Farewell to an Exhausting Year
Do you like numbers? I sure do. This post is just graphs. If that's something you're into, go to town. Number of Books Read in 2019 Total books: 209 Completed: 163 DNFed: 43 Total Pages Read: 53,934 Types of Books Read in 2019 Fiction: 135 Non-fiction: 41 Graphic Novels: 29 Poetry:… Continue reading 2019 Reading Stats
Dear Santa, I know in my heart you're not real. That hasn't quelled the rage I've been carrying for nigh on two decades. I heard tales of your conditional generosity my entire life. Media like Kidsongs and The Polar Express taught me that if someone had a pure heart and believed in your mythology, they would be blessed… Continue reading An Open Letter to Santa
Hey there. Are you tired of the commercialization of the holidays? Do you hate the conflation of "joy" with "stuff"? Would you like to help others in less fortunate circumstances? If that's you, here are a few places you can help out this season. The Tenacious Unicorn Ranch - Livermore, CO A safe haven for… Continue reading Holiday Giving Opportunities for the Anti-Capitalist
Whether you're buying gifts for friends and family or browsing for books for yourself, this list might help point you in a direction. I hope you find something you like. For the history buffs: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari The story of us in under 500 pages. The Anthropology of… Continue reading Holiday Book Shopping Guide
Last night, while waiting for the bus, I got angry. It happened while I was reading updates on the impeachment trial and accompanying Tweets from Methodists annoyed with the proceedings. They have every right to be frustrated. Ten months ago, queer Methodists (myself included) and their allies were denied inclusion in the Methodist denomination. It… Continue reading My Rage-Fueled Grown-Up Christmas List
Narrative Paradise 