In our society, obsession is generally considered to have a negative connotation. To focus on one thing to the exclusion of all others is very often an unhealthy thing to do. Obsession and addiction are often put in the same mental category. But I don't think all compulsory behaviors are created equal ( Read more... )

I've written here about some of my nerdy, geeky heroes, specifically Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of Penny Arcade and Scott Kurtz of PVP. They are three of my creative heroes for taking what was essentially a hobby activity and turning their respective comic strips into major money-making businesses ( Read more... )

I have just returned home from Provincetown.

Oh yes.

Hello real world! No! I did not miss you!

The cape was absolutely gorgeous. Purpleprimate was awesome. I am refreshed and renewed.

Okay ( Read more... )

Finish my writing goal: ~850 words to go ( Read more... )

...and I decided to spend in in OL with purpleprimate. Because, well, why not?

I love books ( Read more... )

I present this to you as further evidence that I am a nerd ( Read more... )

(From the inaugural address of President Julie Konopka)My Fellow Americans ( Read more... )

I think I've been procrastinating this post. The reason is I want to do justice to the subject without sounding whiny or like a know-it-all, as if I'm an expert on the subject ( Read more... )