For the honor of Greyskull, she is She-Ra! To herald the 25th anniversary of the 1985 classic, as well as its release on DVD, iTunes, and Hulu, CNN did an interview with Melendy Britt, the actress who provides the voice for Greyskull’s protector Princess. Read all about it here. Read More →
If you have ever considered having an animal declawed, please read on and see what you would actually be doing to your pet. Today was my little kitten’s second trip to the veterinarian, and her first round of vaccinations. While waiting to be seen, I had the dubious pleasure of listening to a man talk about the two cats he was picking up after having them declawed. He complained about the cost, sighed heavily about the detailed aftercare instructions, and whined that he was now the owner... Continue Reading →
From now until October 2, it’s officially Banned Books Week. Childhood favorites, high-school traditions, fiction and non-fiction; you’re guaranteed to be surprised by many of the titles and authors who have been regularly challenged, censored, and banned in many U.S. schools and public libraries. This week of awareness was launched back in 1982 to bring focus on the incredible number of books constantly challenged by school boards, parents, teachers, and communities, desiring... Continue Reading →
I wish I had my home electronically bugged, if only to capture the ridiculous soundclips brought on by moments like 5:25am this morning. Were I to transcript the imaginary audio file from today, it’d look a little something like this: *scritch scratch scritch* *SPLASH* Emma-Wobbles (7-week old kitten): “*indignant yelping meow*“ Mikey (goofy schnauzer): “WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT I JUST WOKE UP?!?!” Emma-Wobbles: “It certainly wasn’t me attempting a four-footed... Continue Reading →
Pigeonholing: the act of dividing people, objects, or actions into categories based on outwardly visible characteristics. This is a great way to organize paperwork, paperclips, and books of different genres. When it comes to categorizing people and actions, however, more than a cursory, biased glance is required. Which is why most people fail when they attempt to pigeonhole strangers at a glance. I’ve recently seen, on Facebook and other sites, the circulation of variations of a “letter”... Continue Reading →
Are you tired of the English language being overtaken by etymological atrocities like, “sexting,” “staycation,” “tweetup,” and “turducken”? Would you like to do your part in saving words that are so infrequently used, they’re in danger of becoming extinct? Then do your part! Join the fight for vocabulary by adopting these neglected words, and use them as often as you can! Go to www.SavetheWords.org and adopt yours today! Read More →
Or, if you prefer the simplistic version: absence makes the heart grow fonder. If the maxim is true, then you all should be head-over-heels in love with me! I do apologize for my disappearance. Injury, illness, travel, and general “meh” kept me away. But rest assured, I have returned. Exciting, no? Read More →
I visited the doctor yesterday, thanks to a wicked shoulder injury that has been plaguing me for, oh, the last 17-18 years. As always, my doctor and the nurses asked me if my husband and I have any trips coming up (because we usually do), and I gave them a brief rundown of our next vacation. Standing nearby was a woman who, after hearing me express excitement at the idea of being able to swim with sting rays again, made a face and, appearing genuinely distressed, asked, “How do you keep the... Continue Reading →
Living in Alabama as I do, I have had the dubious pleasure of seeing Tim James’ campaign videos. One of his biggest beefs: that Alabamian driving tests are administered in languages other than English. He’s not mad because they’re only offered in other languages, just that the option exists at all. He isn’t alone in this ridiculous gripe. Millions of Americans huff indignantly when an automated voice asks them to, “Press 1 for English,” and righteously proclaim,... Continue Reading →
