Plinky asked, “Do you volunteer?” Not at the moment, unfortunately 🙁 I have in the past, with an online safety group, Girl Scouts, homeschooling groups, Freecycle, and other organizations. I’m looking for something to do again, since I find myself…
Cruisin’
Plinky asks, "Would you ever take a cruise? Why or Why not? Where would you go?" Sure. I’d love to take a cruise. In fact, that seems like a lovely way to travel to/through the Caribbean or along the coast…
If I Could Be a Magazine Editor
Plinky asked, “If you could be an editor for any magazine, which would you choose?” Oh, that’s a difficult question. There are magazines like Wired, that have enormous distribution within a certain demographic and cover fascinating subjects. Then there are…
My Opinion of Reality TV
Plinky asked, "What do you think of reality television? Do you watch any reality TV shows?" I don’t watch any reality TV shows, and I detest every one that I’ve seen except The Sing-Off. Even with it, all I care…
When I Need a Laugh
Plinky asked: “When you need a good laugh, who/what do you turn to?” I can usually rely on my Facebook friends to have something up that will make me laugh. They haven't failed me yet!
Lost Girl and Canadian Television
Katie recently introduced me to Lost Girl, a show that is very obviously NOT an American show. It’s exotic and amusing and sexy—especially sexy. But then what do you expect of a show about a succubus? I knew it wasn’t…
Accessibility
When someone asks, “Is (X place) accessible?” the answer is “no” if there are any stairs involved in getting there. It doesn’t matter if everything inside X is on one level but there are three “little” steps at the front…
Technology
LJ Writer’s Block asks: Pros and Cons How has technology benefited the world? Or has it worsened it? Benefited, definitely, although it has also presented problems and hasn’t always been used wisely. I’ll always choose a world with modern medicine…
Mmmm, Chocolate!
Plinky asks: Milk, dark, or white chocolate? My favorite is dark chocolate! The highest cocoa content around, please! I do try to go with the green, fair trade brands as much as possible. Milk chocolate is for children whose palates…
Promises to Yourself
The most important promises you’ll ever make in this life are the ones you make to yourself. I’ve lost sight of that fact, and broken at least one of my promises to myself. I need to remind myself of a…