A Year in Review
This year wasn’t too bad for writing. I finished my book and wrote some essays, book reviews, and author interviews. All while managing my mental health.
Frosty Mornings
We’ve had some frosty mornings here on the Coast, and with the moisture in the air the conditions were perfect for forming fantastic crystals on … Read more
Digital Browsing: Avoid Being Pigeonholed By Algorithms
Lately I’ve run across a few books about how our online activity limits our ability to browse, because online algorithms push our attention in the … Read more
There’s a Squirrel in Our Midst
Our first squirrel in the yard – and sounds like it might be an invasive species.
Book Review: Nnedi Okorafor’s Shadow Speaker
My latest read was Nnedi Okorafor’s Desert Magicians duology. The first book was reissued from 2007, while the second book came out this fall.
Social Media Part 2: User Beware
Two weeks ago, I talked about social media, and the ways in which I’ve used it to create community and build my personal skills. But … Read more
Autumn is Mushroom Season!
Autumn is mushroom season in the Pacific northwest.
Social Media: Inventing Yourself Online
Because I’m somewhat isolated, I have a rich and varied online presence that takes advantage of various platforms.
Book Review: Kerri ní Dochartaigh’s CACOPHONY OF BONE
Kerri ní Dochartaig’s new book, Cacophony of Bone, is an exploration of what it means to tie oneself to a place and experience it unreservedly over the course of a year.
Planning Ahead: The Vagaries of Chronic Illness
This week we were supposed to be in the Rockies. My mental health had other ideas.