Monthly Archives: August 2011
The Hunger Games are Coming
Did you see it? The flames? The arrow? The trees? Are you thinking “What the heck is she talking about?” I’m talking about The Hunger Games teaser that debuted last night at the end of the MTV VMAs. Based on … Continue reading
3D – Yes or No?
The debate over 3D movies has been raging for a while, and I’ll admit, I’m not really a fan. For me, the “wow factor” of 3D isn’t worth the extra money most of the time (for a family of 4, … Continue reading
Filed under Technology, Uncategorized
Photo Friday: wordle.net
Have you heard of wordle.net? It creates a visual of any piece of text you put in. The size of the words depend on their frequency. Surprise, surprise, Jason is number one! While this is a very cool app and … Continue reading
Filed under Tips and Tricks, Writing Craft
Predicting the Future
Many a book and film has predicted the future with varying levels of success. 1984 is the first title that comes to my mind, but there’s many, many more. And with the popularity of apocalyptic and dystopian stories, I kind … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: The Forest for the Trees
This is one of the most unusual forests I’ve ever visited. Though named “trees” the Joshua tree is more like a cactus. It’s related to the agave, but I don’t think you can get tequila from this bizarre plant. What’s … Continue reading
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