Identity is far more than a branding buzzword. As a bit of a semiotics nerd, I understand a bit about the creation and use of identity. I will not get technical or buzz-wordy but just talk about some of the process behind how and why I’ve chosen pseudonyms, blogonyms, and nom de plumes over the […]
Sunday "Free" Writing: Sensually Planning the Week
I love paper. I love bound paper. Call me kinky, but I do. I love writing too, but there is something sensual about paper. Tactile experiences vary so much when it comes to paper: hand-made, vellum, parchment, acid free, construction, lined, rain forest free, renewable source, made in the USA, OMG, just thinking about all […]
MSNBC Is Political, Fox Is Political, News Is Not Political
My husband and I, both televised political and news coverage junkies, disagree about how much coverage to allow into our home, but the one area in which we are in agreement is that MSNBC is the only mainstream news entity that routinely covers progressive analysis of topics. Allow me to re-emphasize that last point, if […]
The Letter L is for Lists, Luck, Ledbetter, and Logic
Today is Friday the 13th and I would be remiss if I did not mention the concept of luck in an “L-themed” post written as part of an A to Z challenge on such a date. The topic decision was a tough one as it always is for me; there is so much to write […]
Kindred Spirits
Did you ever have one of those days? Well I have. Just had two, TWO, of them in a row! One of those days, for me, is a blah day, not a bad day, but a day where I am uninspired and just can’t get going. I think the reason today was blah was that […]
J is for Journey
I’m trying again and this time it feels like success. But no matter what it is, it is part of my Journey; and my journey is good. I had to find just the right niche and build it out. My post, The Feminization of the InterWebs, is a tech article, although it could also be […]