Monthly Archives: June 2011

Way to Go, NY!

I’m pleased that the New York Assembly has passed the Marriage Equality Act that will allow same sex couples to get married. We can only hope that any legal challenges will be batted down quickly and that more states will … Continue reading

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I’m really angry at Sony

First, unidentified hackers stole the database of Playstation members. I don’t have a Playstation. That didn’t affect me. Then, the hackers stole — and posted online — email addresses and passwords for people who’d entered a particular sweepstakes. Or maybe … Continue reading

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The Good, The Bad, and The Economy

A recent issue of Time included an article on economic recovery and five common myths about it. You should read it. It’s a great explainer of what’s working, what’s not working and why. It’s frustrating to me that Republican leaders … Continue reading

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WINNER – Essex Sisters Novels

Congratulations to Ed Nemmers. Ed has been emailed and has 72 hours to respond with a mailing address. Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway.

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Now I Want a Kinect

A few days ago, I watched the Star Wars Kinect demonstration at E4 (?) on Spike TV. Someone had it on in the kitchen when I went to heat up my lunch, and the timing was perfect! Just the idea … Continue reading

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Book Giveaway: Eloisa James’ Essex Sisters

I love Eloisa James’ books. Her series are intricately woven together so that you’re never entirely sure who’s going to end up with whom by the end, although of course, there’s always (eventually) a happy ending. Unfortunately for me, I … Continue reading

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