Real Life Adventures Category

Fake Busy

I’m that sort of busy that’s all kind of fake. I’ve built up the illusion of busyness, and, it’s so good, I’ve even faked myself out. Here’s what I’ve been up to: I remembered that I have a library card. This is not a good thing. When I go to the library, I usually have […]

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Why I Read YA

It seems every few weeks, someone says something misguided or general about the Young Adult section at the local library/bookstore. While I usually miss the inciting incident, I enjoy pouring myself a bowl of Rice Krispies and sliding into my front row seat on TweetDeck to watch the publishing industry retaliate. Have I ever mentioned […]

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Philosophical Writer-Type seeks blog topic, ends on Big Question

This little blog-o-mine. Imma let it shine. Today, I take presumption to a whole new level and tell you the meaning of life (hint: it’s not 42). Those of you who already know the meaning of life will continue reading and nod knowingly. Those of you who don’t will throw things and scream ‘how dare she, […]

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With Apologies to my Mother

Mom decided to start reading my blog (one year later) and, of course, she joins my small herd of followers on the post of the family reaction to moving to LA. She was less than thrilled of my portrayal of her. So, Mother, if you still count among my followers, this is the one post […]

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Soapbox Podium Thumping – eBooks

*shuffle shuffle shuffle* SQUEAK! *clears throat and steps onto soapbox* I’m about to pontificate, so feel free to ignore my opinion. I stumbled across something I’m not going to link to because I don’t want to support the cause, even indirectly, but I want to be clear. eBooks should not be the be-all-end-all direction of […]

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Reactions: Family

Typical Midwest middle class family. If that phrase doesn’t help you form a mental image, I apologize. This post may not make that much sense. The first family member I told about my move to Los Angeles was my younger brother. “When are you leaving?” “January.” “Okay.” His thumbs twirled as he delved back into […]

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