How can I be so tired of this year when it seems to have gone by so fast? Out with the old, hooray! But first, a quick, nerdy look back at this year’s reading. Best Books in 2016 1. Best book you read In 2016? Fiction – It’s a tie between The Golem and the…
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2016 State of the Blog and Wrap-Up
It’s just a few days til Christmas. I haven’t recovered from Thanksgiving yet, but soon I will be stuffing my face with even more delicious things and wallowing in a sea of wrapping paper. I’m hoping for good things in 2017, but first I want to take a look back. First, the basics Books read…
Writing Prompt #12: First Date
(This month’s writing prompt is First Date: Write about someone’s first date. What happens?) Lights up on a living room. ANDREW, young and nervous, sits in a chair. His eyes wander restlessly around the room. An older man, WILLIAM, enters. He is wearing a robe, and appears vaguely smug. WILLIAM (To someone offstage) Take your…
Want to change the world? Educate a girl.
2016 is almost over, and with it my reading challenges. Normally this is when I look at how I’ve done with the year’s reading, and gloat a bit about completing the challenges. But this year it’s different — this year, one of my challenges helped me find a new calling. Let’s back up A little over…
Writing Prompt #11: Promise to Yourself
(This month’s writing prompt is Promise to Yourself: Write about a promise you want to make to yourself and keep.) I’ve always put a lot of effort into being perfect. I spent more time studying than being with friends because I wanted perfect grades; after getting let go from my job at 10am I worked…