A bit of setup: I recently learned that a movie I've not yet seen is actually based on a kid's book. Intrigued at the idea of perhaps getting a new book to one day read to the girls, off to Amazon I went. The book looks to be available in a couple of different print as well as e-Book formats, in its original edition as well as one with a cover ( Read more... )

As a parent, reading about something like this offends me:

NPR: Consumer Group Sues McDonald's Over Happy Meal ToysIt sickens me how some people can so easily abdicate their responsibilities as parents, guardians, and teachers of the human beings they've consented to bring into this world. For example ( Read more... )

One of the downsides of being a full-time work-at-home employee for my dayjob is that by the time the weekend rolls around, I'm ready to blow this popsicle stand. My home office that used to be my writing refuge is now largely used for dayjob work during the week, to say nothing of the odd evening and even portions of the weekend. When I want to ( Read more... )

That's right, today is Read Comics In Public Day. Revel in your fandom, and enjoy a bit of sequential art while basking in the sun, enjoying a nice beverage on a patio or veranda, or whatever ( Read more... )

The wingnuts have convinced me ( Read more... )

Sent to me today via e-Mail. I've read it before, and it's a bit trite, sure, but it does raise a few points worth considering, particularly given the events of recent days (and weeks, and months, etc ( Read more... )

Dear Dumbasses (You know who you are. If not, get someone to give you their notes ( Read more... )

Why the hell people have to bicker about the most nonsensical crap, or do their damndest to out-asshole one another, within the confines of an internet message board, I'll never understand ( Read more... )

We're credit card holders, and we pay off our balances without fail each month. We've known for years that in the ass-backwards world of corporate banking, this responsible behavior, rather than earning us a reputation as a trustworthy credit risk, instead results in us being labeled as "deadbeats."

And now, we have this:

USA Today: Latest bank ( Read more... )

I'd already ordered tickets for this year's Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert Kansas City, which will take place on December 23rd and carry forward our annual tradition of taking in this holiday show. For those tickets, I was able to pre-order awesome seats before tickets went on sale to the general public. I figured that was going to be it for our ( Read more... )