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January 19, 2015

Martin Luther King Day

Today is Martin Luther King Day, where service events abound. I chose to volunteer at a Poverty Simulation, where I was given the job of being the SuperFood Clerk. Those involved in the simulation had to buy their food, clothing, miscellaneous supplies, and prescriptions through me. Fifteen minutes represents a week, so an hour is Continue reading

Author, Blogging, Feminism, Writing

equality, fighting injustice, food, homeless, mlk, mlkday, poverty
November 19, 2014

Tops posts for the week

It’s interesting to look and see the top posts for this past week. I’ve had a lot of people exploring my World-building posts, which is good. The template I created has also gotten a lot of interest, and I’m hoping I’ll get feedback on it soon so I can find ways to improve it. It’s Continue reading

Author, Blogging, Elivera, Science, World Building, Writing

search engines, search terms
October 23, 2014

Reflection

I suspect that I have lost readers with my stance in my previous blog post. I cannot stand silent when there are people being harassed, abused, threatened, and/or oppressed in any manner. I will take a stand against it, and I will do my best to provide evidence that showcases what happened and why I Continue reading

Author, Blogging, Writing

gamers, speaking up
September 25, 2014

Banned Books Week: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Inspired by the Banned Books Blog Party hosted by Hannah Givens over at Things Matter. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson I don’t remember exactly when I picked up this book. I’d put it anywhere between senior year of high school and second year of college. I was reading a lot of young adult novels back Continue reading

Blogging, Books, Feminism, Writing

Banned Books Week, Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda Sordino, Sexual Assault, Speak
September 10, 2014

Battle For The Net

I decided to support Battle of the Net. Why? Because Net Neutrality is incredibly important. John Oliver really sums it up in the following video: Also, here is a message from the Battle of the Net site itself. Picture a loading screen, since I can’t seem to get that bit of code to work on Continue reading

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battle of the net, john oliver, net neutrality
September 8, 2014

Traveling the Internets Again

I may make this a regular post. I read a lot, and sharing what I read may be helpful to some. So without further ado, here is what I’ve read this past week: Writing How to Structure a Premise for Stronger Stories <— Great article to help you strengthen your stories. The Different Levels of Continue reading

Author, Blogging, Feminism, History, Writing

Articles, feminism, gender, narrative, Race, science, sexism, spirituality, video games, writing
August 29, 2014

Traveling the Internets

I have been a bit swamped at work and so am behind in my posts for this blog. Below are articles I found interesting sorted by category: Video games: Trigger warning: Discussion of death threats and harassment. Yes, her life was threatened to the point she had to seek safety away from her home and Continue reading

Blogging, Writing

Articles, writing
June 29, 2014

Des Moines Art Festival

Every year in June, the Des Moines Art Festival takes over the downtown area with hundreds of artists from all over America (the US and Canada). Over a thousand artists apply every year, but only around 130 to 150 make it into the stalls that surround Sculpture Park in Downtown Des Moines. Because of the Continue reading

Art, Author, Blogging

art, art festival, des moines art festival
April 24, 2014

April News

For the last two weeks, I’ve driven more than 700 miles. This is exhausting. I will have to add another 165 miles to that number (actually, probably more like 330 miles since I’ll have to drive back eventually) on Sunday. My car seems to be handling this sudden stress fairly well, but it is an Continue reading

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April 4, 2014

National Poetry Month: Day 4

Today I’ll explore a Sijo — a Korean verse that consists of three lines that are 14 – 16 syllables each. Passion I don my love and dance by the light of the moon — fervently lit by desire, I weave the stars as a bridge from me to you, hand in hand, coupled as Continue reading

Blogging, Poetry, Writing

national poetry month, poetry, sijo, verse