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Starship Troopers
This is arguably the most famous of Heinlein’s novels and I would venture to say it is probably the least typical Heinlein novel. The humour is sparse, there’s almost no sexual encounters, and the female characters can be counted on one hand. While I always enjoy The Dean’s writing, I found this one to be…
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5 Fandom Friday: Cross My Heart
Oh my clever title…this week’s topic is “Crossovers that would cause my heart to explode” (get it?) and while I’ve never been one for the crossovers (Why does Angel gotta come back to Buffy? LEAVE LEAVE LEAVE NOW), I can think of a couple that might be fun to watch… 1. Sailor Moon / Buffy…
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A Gentleman’s Guide to Street Harassment
What’s up, Ladies? Being a woman, as statistically most of you are, you’ve been street harassed, and you probably didn’t like it. But this is Major News to the minority 49% of the population of the world (also known as “that guy who shouted that inappropriate thing at me”), so do me a favour. Find…
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Cylons At Home
I don’t actually know how I feel about this, but my house is wired. Networked. Vulnerable to Cylon attack. I live with intelligent computers who secretly hate me. Okay, that’s a little dramatic. Maybe they just don’t like me. This has been a scorching summer, one for the record books. The first thing we set…
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Night Terrors: Sex, Dating, Puberty, and Other Alarming Things by Ashley Cardiff
Last month, I was fortunate enough to be stuck on a train for ten hours (ten hours just read that sentence will you!) to devour this entire book in a single sitting. Ashley Cardiff’s collection of essays all revolve around the subject of sex. Because she is openly talking about sex, her narrative voice takes…
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5 Fandom Friday: You Said It
This week’s 5 Fandom Friday is inspired by la langue de geek, it’s those geeky phrases by which we all identify each other and converse by droppin catchphrases yo! 1. “It’s in the frackin’ ship!” oh man, this more than probably any is my favourite to whip out during parties. Squint one eye shut, grasp…
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Don’t Let Them See You Wash Your Face
Everyone, everywhere has an opinion about what you should not do in the presence of your SigOth (that’s SIGnificant OTHer, for the uninitiated). Most people agree it’s best not to pick your nose in front of your partner, and “pooping” seems to be there across the board as well, but there’s one horrific sight that…
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Spitting Distance
New York! You can live here for years, and still have no idea what’s happening. It’s been almost seven years for me, and I can’t begin to tell you why it’s so weird. Take yesterday night in SoHo, for instance. I was all dressed up to go to a gallery (yeah! New York life!) and…
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I Was Told There’d Be Cake, by Sloane Crosley
As soon as I finished the first chapter of I Was Told There’d Be Cake, I realized something: Sloane Crosley was the friend from Long Island I never had in college. Her humorous essays are very conversational, relateable, and then…they take a turn for the absurd. I found myself smacking my forehead at her ditching…
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5 Fandom Friday: Other People’s Puppies
Rules were made to be broken, nerds! Since I missed last week because I was, you know, up at a cabin in the middle of nowhere, turning 31, I decided to backtrack this week and cover last week’s topic. And do it a little differently. Basically, today I’m going to tell you about my favourite…
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Currently… in August 2015
FEELING: You know what? Summer vacation has been everything I dreamed of. I am so grateful for this time to relax and focus on one job at a time! I feel like my life is not a crisis anymore. WATCHING: For the first time in months, I have the time and energy to finish an…
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Greetings and Salutations
The first step to meeting new people is saying hello. This is also the most dangerous step! There are so many ways to greet and be greeted and, if you’re awkward and terrified like me, these are fraught with peril. A simple, “Hello, nice to meet you,” can appear cold and frigid. People often want…
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31
Believe it or not, I’m excited to be 31. I don’t even feel this old. I mean, granted, I get winded climbing a flight of stairs, but I still find this hilarious: I pinch myself all day long because I’m so incredibly happy. Everything is so sweet and wonderful for me right now. Turning 30…
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T-Shirt to Wall Art DIY
Here’s a handy trick: check your pulse. If you have one, chances are you also have a favourite T-shirt! When I was in middle school, and my dad would go to conferences in other cities, he would bring back T-shirts for me. Two of the absolute prettiest were hand-painted shirts from New Orleans, Louisiana. I’ve…
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Trader Joe’s Tuesday: Chunky Artichoke & Jalapeno Dip
Trader Joe’s Chunky Artichoke & Jalapeño Dip Tastes Like: It’s not as spicy as you would imagine! But it is EVERY bit as chunky as the name suggests. It’s not so much a “dip” as it is a “scoop” or maybe even a “spread” – use a fancy little butter or cheese knife to put…
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5 Fandom Friday: Get Outta My Dreams…
Hey! You! Today we’re all nerding out over fictional vehicles we’d totally hitch a ride in… 1. the TARDIS of course! I would straight-up want to plop down into the TARDIS when David Tennant is driving…”Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” indeed! Reference to “Tooth and Claw,” anyone? Total nerd alert there. 2. The Battlestar…
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Book Challenge
On the road to being considered “banned,” a book must first be “challenged.” Fun fact! When a book is “challenged,” it is debated based on its merits and themes, to be certain that it meets the same moral standards as put forth in fine, upstanding pieces of popular literature, such as the best-selling Fifty Shades…
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Raise a Glass
Today, you would have been 32. Gone, but never forgotten. In honour of your day, let’s raise a Woodchuck Cider and watch this video I know you would have appreciated. Thanks for being my friend all those years. RIP.
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5 Fandom Friday: Con Swag
Speaking of Con Loot, everyone’s pictures of SDCC looked so fun and yes, I fell for the internet prank of the Firefly cast reuniting. Quick subject change! Showing off some of the cool swag I’ve bought myself at NYCC: 1. Dalek shirt which is so soft and comfortable and lovely!!! Also hilarious because when I…
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If I Dated Fozzie Bear…
Today we discuss what would happen if I, hypothetically, dated Fozzie Bear. Why date Fozzie Bear, you ask? Well, Kermit is unavailable, Gonzo is too desperate, Rowlf is clearly married to his career. And Doctor Teeth & Electric Mayhem? I’ve dated enough “musicians” (read: one) to know that’s a bad idea. PROS: He’s a bear! …