Family Driven from Maryville, Missouri Home After Daughter’s Rape by Student Athlete
Thank Gid I don’t live in Misery, er, I mean Missouri. I just work in this state, unfortunately.
Month: October 2013
The 10 SF/F Works That Meant the Most to Me
Most of these I’ve read, and I agree with Scalzi’s endorsements. The few I haven’t read will soon be on my wishlist.
Article: America’s highest earners work at least 60 hours a week—more than anyone else in the world
America’s highest earners work at least 60 hours a week—more than anyone else in the world
My husband often reminds me that there’s only a two letter difference between ‘salary’ and ‘slavery.’
Article: Senate Gets A Dose Of Scolding With Its Daily Prayer
Senate Gets A Dose Of Scolding With Its Daily Prayer
Can I get an “Amen! “
17 Passages From “Lord Of The Rings” Beautifully Recreated In Stained Glass – BuzzFeed Mobile
http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/passages-from-lord-of-the-rings-beautifully-recreated-in?s=mobile
Perfect way to start off my day. Gorgeous art inspired by scenes from Tolkien’s Middle Earth.
Article: 7 signs America has regressed — to the 19th century
7 signs America has regressed — to the 19th century
http://www.salon.com/2013/10/05/7_signs_america_has_regressed_to_the_19th_century_partner_2/
Food for thought. I began wondering this myself before I read this article.
Audiobook Review: The Rook by O’Malley (3 Stars)
Narrated by Susan Duerden
Read in July/August 2013
I listened to this book because it was the July 2013 book of the month for the Fantasy Book Club.
Parts of this book were laugh-out-loud funny, but other parts of it just set my teeth on edge. Too many infodumps and a bit too much profanity.
I can easily see this novel as a British television series (along the lines of bad books make good movies? or average books make good television?).
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The Abomination of Ebooks: They Price People Out of Reading | Wired Opinion | Wired.com
http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/10/how-ebook-pricing-hurts-us-in-more-ways-than-you-think
I haven’t read an article recently on ebook pricing, especially as it pertains to libraries. This is an opinion article but a good one.
Article: Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry: ‘I will not accept online misogyny’
Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry: ‘I will not accept online misogyny’
http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/sep/30/chvrches-lauren-mayberry-online-misogyny
I often tell myself “sticks and stones …” but the honest truth is it hurts often and deeply. Think before you speak, or in 21st century vernacular … text/comment/write.