I promised you a Thanksgiving post so here we are! My friends and I got together last Sunday to make some scrumptious things, as we do every year, and here is the menu list, with occasional pictures. Plus what I made for my family's Thanksgiving! Recipe links, discussion of adaptations, and general cookery follow. Feel free... Continue Reading →
Feminine horror and Ex Machina
Is Ex Machina feminist, or a subversion of a feminist trope? This is a question that has haunted me since watching the movie a few months ago. Spoilers, as might be expected. Still reading? Good. I watched Ex Machina expecting something earth-shattering, since it had been recommended to me by someone who was a fan... Continue Reading →
Impostor syndrome
Recently I listened to an episode of Writing Excuses entitled Impostor Syndrome, with Alyssa Wong. I love Writing Excuses, and I listened to this particular episode at a time in my life when I was feeling that impostor syndrome very strongly. We all have days like that, when we come face to face with our... Continue Reading →
Election Day: A special post
This morning I voted for a woman for president. Those who know me personally hear a lot about my political views. There are many who say that politics has no place in writing. I disagree, in many respects, but I understand that me telling you who to vote for is not really what I want... Continue Reading →
Your infrequent inspiration update
It's November and the holidays are rolling down the chute, coming whether we like it or not. I haven't planned my entire Thanksgiving dinner yet but you'll probably hear all about it after the fact. For now, I wanted to bring you up to speed on some of the fun things I've read and watched... Continue Reading →
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