So, back in late 2013 and early 2014, I posted a few resolution-like statements. Now it's time to look back on the year just passed and see how I did!

1. In 2014, I will read more books from the Biography section of the library. I need to learn more about other people's stories, stories of those who lived long ago or far away. It seems like one ( Read more... )

1. In 2014, I will read more books from the Biography section of the library. I need to learn more about other people's stories, stories of those who lived long ago or far away. It seems like one good way to get out of my mental rut ( Read more... )

In case some strange person who isn't me remembers and actually cares, here's an update on how well I'm keeping my New Year's Resolutions. For 2011, there were three of these ( Read more... )

Resolution #1: In 2011, I intend to read at least one book in each of the ten main classes of the Dewey Decimal Classification system. When I first came up with this resolution in November, I was undecided about whether I'd include Biography as part of the 900s (it's number 920) or as a separate category (the local library system shelves it ( Read more... )

Last night I watched The Time Traveler's Wife, which proved to be a great way to indulge my love of cheesy time-travel stories. One thing bothered me, though. I am, as far as I can tell, very much a heterosexual woman, so I don't expect to be attracted to unclothed women on screen. However, I'm pretty sure my reaction to seeing a topless woman' ( Read more... )

Resolution for 2009: I resolve to read all those books I bought for myself in 2008.

As a general rule, I don't believe in New Year's Resolutions. If you're in need of a major life change, there is no particular reason to pick January 1 as your date to begin it. Start now! Start next week! Do it whenever you need to do it ( Read more... )

My resolutions and lustsign(s), ganked from [people who posted behind f-locks].

In 2007, ( Read more... )