This weekend was Com Con, which is the annual winter retreat for Otakon staffers. Traditionally, it is both a working weekend and an opportunity to socialize.

( A little work, a little fun. )

This weekend on Saturday, my husband, The Gryphon, and I had to choose between attending the annual Halloween party at the home of our friends, The Book Lover and The Martial Artist, or to sit in on a long, dry Otakon budget meeting. This might sound like a no-brainer, but The Gryphon and I will both be holding important positions this year (The ( Read more... )

Since it's been a couple years, it's time to update my technological toys. You see, they've begun malfunctioning. Oh, the joys of planned obsolescence!

My camera, a Canon PowerShot S400 Digital Elph bought, has been to the manufacturer twice for repairs and has recently been shy about playing back pictures. "No, you really don't want to see that ( Read more... )

I was up until 7 last night, finishing some work, so I apologize if I make any silly mistakes today. First, a call-out to The Hugger, a.k.a. mailechan, who sent me some wild violet jelly (in honor of my online lit mag) by way of The Gryphon. Delicious and so thoughtful! She's really the sweetest person.

On my last day in Central Pennsylvania, I had ( Read more... )

Every American Idol season offers up at least one shocking result. In season seven, that result didn't come until the end.

( Were you surprised by the results? )

We held another Girls' Weekend Out (GWO), this time with a different mix of women. I got to spend time with some people I hadn't seen in a while.

( Antiques, a friendly dog and reclusive cats. )