Cyn is a professional geek, avid reader, fledgling coder, enthusiastic gamer (TTRPGs), occasional singer, and devoted needleworker. She's also Rick's wife, Katie's Mom, and Esther & Oliver's Mémé.
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Do Bras Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?

The ‘Purpose’ of the Bra I’m considered “high risk” because of family history, so I read this article very carefully. Hey, I’ve never liked bras anyway.

The Alpha Factor

Again, very interesting analysis. I’ve definitely seen the same dynamic in more personal contexts. The Alpha Factor By Stephen Dinan Humans have evolved sophisticated neural software that allows us to interpret and manipulate the world in new ways, creating everything…

Propaganda How-To

Cheney Speaks to the Reptile Brain Very interesting analysis, whatever side of the political fence you’re on.

Date Night!

We had a good meeting with a consulting client last night, and will definitely be doing his website for him. Very nice guy. sambear and I had dinner and gamed after the meeting. He’s ruined me for all other biscuits…

Trying to Go Back to Work Again

So this is the first part of what’s become my sorta-weekly update. I went to meet a new team leader for the same company I worked for last fall. I thought they’d outsourced everything to India by now. One of…

Poem: Four Adoption Terms Defined

This short poem by Rita Laws first seen in OURS: The Magazine of Adoptive Families (now Adoptive Families magazine) attempts to point out humorously the impact of negative language in adoption… Four Adoption Terms Defined Natural child: any child who…

QOTD: Robert Fulghum

I do not want your sympathy for the needs of humanity. I want your muscle. I do not want to talk about what you understand about this world. I want to know what you will do about it. I do…

Here’s a Way to Support Kerry

Get Off to Move On!

Birthday Boy!

Happy Birthday teddywolf!

What’s On Your Coffee Table?

I wanna know. Come on, tell me! In our case, it’s actually several baskets spread throughout the house. I’m sure I’m missing something that just doesn’t happen to be here at the moment. 2004 Christmas Ornament edition of Just CrossStitch…

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