I am thrilled beyond words at the outcome of yesterday's election. I am so happy to know that when I have children, they will never know what it's like to wonder if anyone besides a white guy can ever really be president. Yes, I would love to also see a female president in my lifetime, but I truly believe that breaking this glass ceiling sends a ( Read more... )

No matter who you're supporting in tomorrow's election, let's face it -- it's been a loooooong election season. If you've been following the race anywhere near as much as I have, you're probably just as burned out on politics as I am. So here's a delightfully absurd little tidbit to get you through the next 36 hours. Enjoy!

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Tonight, when the clock strikes midnight, it's NaNo time! I've assembled my playlist and I'm ready (as I'll ever be) to do this thing!

( 50 songs )

After some deliberation, I've decided to give NaNoWriMo a whirl this year. I've done it a couple times in the past but haven't finished. I'd been hesitant to do it this year because I didn't want to stop working on my novel-in-progress, but I haven't been doing much with it lately anyway. The truth is, I seem to be mired in a bit of writer's block ( Read more... )

Compliments of c0untmystarsComment and I'll give you a letter, list ten things you LOVE which begin with that letter, then post this in your journal and give out some letters of your own ( Read more... )

New day, new attitude. It's a gorgeous, sunny day with reasonable temperature and humidity. Being able to have the windows open helps ( Read more... )

I know writers need to develop thick skins, and that rejection is a natural part of the process of getting published. But when the rejections all come the same week, it's a little discouraging.

*I don't really collect them (just the ones with nice personal notes). I do try not to dwell too much on these things.

I have some very strongly held political opinions, but I generally try to avoid telling other people what to do or think. For instance, I strongly support Obama in the upcoming election, but I think everyone needs to make their own choice about who to vote for. What drives me to make a statement, however, is when lies and misinformation are ( Read more... )

Here's a fantastic photoessay about Olympic athletes and their varied shapes and sizes that let them do what they do.

( Thoughts on writing, mental blocks, and time travel )