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I'm Still Not Here, but I am There
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It's been a slice
The new LJ terms of service are unacceptable, and after 18 years of blogging here, I'm abandoning ship. You can find all my stuff over here: https://shanmonster.dreamwidth.org/ -
Why Ancient Greece Was Awful
"Why Ancient Greece Was Awful": This was the title of a lecture I recently attended, hosted by a historical association. As a classics civilization major in university, the topic intrigued me. The lecturer introduced himself and announced that the topics he'd be covering included coarse language and sexual themes. A mother and child excused ( Read more... ) -
Recipe: Chai Protein Balls
I've made these a couple of times. They're delicious and quite filling. The recipe is based off Chai-Spiced Almond Butter Bites. The recipe yields approximately 15 ~1.25" balls ( Read more... ) -
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I sent a short story out for possible publication in a science fiction anthology last week. I haven't had a story published in ages, so it's high time I get my arse back in gear. I hope it gets published ( Read more... ) -
Out of My Comfort Zone: Quito to Pimpilala, Ecuador
I goofed up. I'm applying for a travel writing scholarship, and I misread the write-up. I thought I was supposed to write 2500 words about being out of my comfort zone, but it's actually only 2500 characters. Oops. Well, lest it was all in vain, here's what I came up with. I reworked my travelogue about travelling from Quito to Pimpilala, ( Read more... ) -
Canada C3 Expedition video application
Possible video application for the Canadian ocean expedition. They want to know my name, interests, passions, and why participating is important to me. They are looking for enthusiastic people. Think I qualify? I hope I qualify.
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Future Canada: Second Iteration
I've reworked my write-up on my view of future Canada. I tried to make it more positive and less denunciative, and I tried to take into account the advice you folks gave me. How does this one look?Canada can be a land in which people live together in harmony with the environment. Picture a future in which our natural resources are no longer ( Read more... ) -
I Can See the Future From Up Here
Part two of my application for the Canada 150 ocean expedition. The topic is my vision for Canada's future. How the heck do I do this in less than 250 words without sounding like a beauty pageant contestant? Feedback is appreciated.My vision of Canada’s future is one in which people live together in harmony with the environment. Although Canada ( Read more... ) -
Reconciliation: A Rough Draft
I have worked on writing the following over the past couple of days when I've had spare time. It's part of my application to be part of an ocean expedition. The theme is reconciliation, and how it affects me personally ( Read more... )
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