R was supposed to be for “Two Romneys Don’t Make A Right” but I didn’t get that piece finished, geesh, in fact it was barely started when my internet connectivity finally crapped out. I’ve been replacing parts of my information access system all the way from the off-Ramp from the information highway to my desktop […]
The Quixotic Q in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and Life
I love the word “quixotic” but I think it should be pronounced |kēˈhōtē tik| rather than |kwikˈsätik. To dream the impossible dream… No I’m not likely to have my cause to see the character Don Quixote remembered with the proper pronunciation of his name in a word that is derived from his rather removed from […]
Nerthus: Choosing a Pseudonym
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 […]
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 […]