Tag: writing

Tour the typography of the future, starting with ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ | The Verge

http://mobile.theverge.com/2014/2/3/5373666/tour-the-typography-of-the-future-starting-with-2001-a-space-odyssey

I used to waste so much time on fonts,  back when I printed things on paper. These days, not so much. But still an interesting observation.

Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

Surprise! I Have No Idea Your Book is Coming Out | Kameron Hurley

http://www.kameronhurley.com/surprise-i-have-no-idea-your-book-is-coming-out/

Remember that ground breaking shocking documentary from the 70s (or was it the 80s) where they took teenagers to prison and introduced them to the convicts? This blog post reminds me of that film. If you can ignore the language, the message is worth hearing.

I might be stretching the comparison a bit but just wanted you to know I don’t normally condone that much profanity by reblogging it.

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Article: Grammar Girl : Apostrophes in Science Fiction and Fantasy Names

Grammar Girl : Apostrophes in Science Fiction and Fantasy Names

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/apostrophes-in-science-fiction-and-fantasy-names

I’ve read most of the Pern novels and never found the apostrophes annoying.   The romance subplot usually did that.

Afternoon Delight: Frozen Crumbly Chocolaty Goodness

Mocha Cookie Crumble FrappaccinoFor my first entry in my Gratitude Journal, I want to expound on the joys of frozen mocha cookie crumbly goodness.  For the past couple of months (summertime), this scrumptious treat has been available from Starbucks ~ the Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappaccino.  I took the photo (to the right) yesterday afternoon after making a quick stop between the Country Club Plaza and Crown Center.

Yesterday wasn’t particularly hot, but for the third day in a row, I left work with a persistent headache, possibly related to job/project stress or the weather (low pressure system most of the week).  I don’t like to take any medications if I can avoid it, so when I do get a headache, I reach for chocolate or a caffeinated drink.  In this case, I doubled down with a frozen blended mocha cookie beverage.  My headache vanished before I made it halfway to the bottom.

Thus I’m very grateful for the ease with which my headache left and for the incredibly delicious way in which I encouraged its exile.  And also grateful that there are two Starbucks near where I work:  one within walking distance on the Plaza and one on Main Street that I pass twice daily.

No, I don’t give in to temptation and treat myself every day.  Just occasionally … once a month or every other week.  I tried to make up for the extra calories I ingested yesterday by walking Apollo last night.