Reviews will resume shortly. However, things are getting kind of dicey here. As long-time readers may know, I’ve been looking for work for a while, and not getting hired. The temp companies have not found me any assignments lately either. As a result, I am out of cash. How you can help: If you know… Continue reading Open Thread: Unpleasant Circumstances
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Open Thread: Judging by the Covers
I haven’t had an open thread in a while, so here we go. One of the things readers do a lot at bookstores, libraries and online is judge books by their covers. Yes, despite the old saying. What I am going to do is post six covers of books I’ve reviewed, choosing them from the… Continue reading Open Thread: Judging by the Covers
Open Thread: I Am a Graduate!
I have completed all the coursework for an Associate’s in Business Management from Rasmussen College. (I got a 98% in Microeconomics!) So I should be receiving my hard copy of the diploma soon. Also, I am available for employment in the customer service field for a company that has room for advancement. I went home… Continue reading Open Thread: I Am a Graduate!
Open Thread: It’s my birthday!
Yes, yes it is. I plan to celebrate by going to Job Club. And anime, later. No related posts.
Open Thread: Father’s Day
My father is a retired prison guard. He was never a particularly scholarly person, but he worked hard at improving himself so he would be eligible for promotions and pay raises. He brought home books on spelling, improving your vocabulary, speed reading and the like. And after he was done, I would devour them too.… Continue reading Open Thread: Father’s Day
Open Thread: Inspired Blog Challenge Wrap-Up
Today is the last day of the Inspired Blog Challenge, so it’s time for a wrap-up post. The main objective was to post twenty times during the month, and that was accomplished. While joining the challenge did not greatly increase the number of pageviews (other things I did during the month were more effective), I… Continue reading Open Thread: Inspired Blog Challenge Wrap-Up
Open Thread: Content Warnings
One of the features I try to put in my reviews is “content warnings.” I don’t always phrase it in that way, but the intent is there. Today I’ll talk a bit about why that is. I’m writing for a wide audience in this blog, from internet-savvy teenagers through concerned parents and avid fans… Continue reading Open Thread: Content Warnings
Open Thread: She’s Back!
Back in the early 1990s, Naoko Takeuchi created a character named “Sailor V.” While mahou shoujo (magical girls) had been around for decades in manga and anime, ever since Bewitched was imported from America, Sailor V was a unique blend of stereotypical girly interests and action heroine. This attracted the notice of Toei Animation, who… Continue reading Open Thread: She’s Back!
Open Thread: The Power of Weak Ties
Yes, another open thread already. Today I went to a “lunch and learn” seminar at Joule, which is a co-working office and meeting space. Joule helps people who run businesses out of their homes or tiny offices when they need more space to talk to clients or hold a meeting. http://joulemn.com/ The seminar was sponsored… Continue reading Open Thread: The Power of Weak Ties
Open Thread: Mother’s Day
Here in the United States, it’s Mother’s Day. My mother is a retired nurse who rose to the position of Inservice Director (head of continuing education) at the local hospitals and nursing home. Like many good mothers, she read to me when I was little, until I picked up the habit and became a voracious… Continue reading Open Thread: Mother’s Day