Hope you enjoy yourselves tonight. I know that I'm planning to, whether it's home here with a few good friends, or if I end up sneaking out and visiting a few old ones. But the one thing i am not planning on doing is, drinking and driving.
Drinking and driving is dangerous for myself and for others. My family has been touched by the outcome of drunk drivers more than once. The saddest part is that many people that drive under the influence truly believe that they aren't impaired and that there is nothing wrong with them.
But please, if you're planning to drink tonight, have a designated driver, or drink at home.
(And no book today, we will be back on schedule shortly though)
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Don't drink and drive-and don't ride with anybody who does.Tipsy Tow offered by AAA: You don't have to be a AAA member, from 6pm-6am on New Year's Eve/Day they will take your drunk self and your car home for FREE. Save this number... 1-800-222-4357.
But make sure you read about whether it's available in you area or not.
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/facebook/ss/Tipsy-Tow.htm
http://www.kltv.com/story/16412155/aaa-tipsy-tow-goes-viral-but-not-available-everywhere
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/273728/20111228/aaa-tipsy-tow-free-ride-new-years.htm
If You're in the WNY area, please see this site http://westerncentralny.aaa.com/discounts/retail/designated-drivers-buffalo or make sure to set up with a designated driver.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Sharing a Favorite
Yes I know that this post is late. But I spent most of the past day and night sick. So today I'm sharing something that I've been reading off and on for a long while. The Devil's Panties.
http://thedevilspanties.com/
There aren't enough words to explain why I enjoy this comic as much as I do. But I do, and I think most of you will like it too. Sometimes the comic is directed at grownups, but generally speaking, there's not much hat would be considered inappropriate.
(and am sorry am not doing justice with this post, may the reading world forgive me, but I feel so dizzy I need to go lay down again)
http://thedevilspanties.com/
There aren't enough words to explain why I enjoy this comic as much as I do. But I do, and I think most of you will like it too. Sometimes the comic is directed at grownups, but generally speaking, there's not much hat would be considered inappropriate.
(and am sorry am not doing justice with this post, may the reading world forgive me, but I feel so dizzy I need to go lay down again)
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Digital Interactive Storybooks Online
Well now that the holidays are more or less over for a few months, I decided that today I wanted to share something that you could enjoy with your kids(after all many of them are out of school for a few more days until the new year.) So I sat down and started searching the internet, looking for something that might interest them. Eventually after reading through different things, I found a nice page with different things to 'read'.
A British site, they have read along stories that are partially animated.It seems to be recommended as an educational tool, which is definitely what it is (even though it's disguised as a cute digital online library)
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/onlinestory.htm
The stories seem simple on the most part, but they're enjoyable. I bet they might even make some babysitting jobs easier (if the kids are lucky.)
Anyway, hope you're enjoying time with your families as the new year approaches. Happy reading!
A British site, they have read along stories that are partially animated.It seems to be recommended as an educational tool, which is definitely what it is (even though it's disguised as a cute digital online library)
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/onlinestory.htm
The stories seem simple on the most part, but they're enjoyable. I bet they might even make some babysitting jobs easier (if the kids are lucky.)
Anyway, hope you're enjoying time with your families as the new year approaches. Happy reading!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
More Stories Concerning "Food"
There are a lot of different writers out there, and many of them have different perspectives when it comes to similar things. Today's food stories aren't about everyday foods though, they are about fanciful ones. Which means that there's no telling what you may actually find between the pages.
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What Dragons Prefer
Dayle A. Dermatis
10 pages
This is a delightful story about a Dragon Hunter and her interactions with a village " plagued " by a dragon. The results as a whole are startling and unexpected, which means it is a WONDERFUL story.
I recommend it more for teens and adults than younger children due to some of the topics the story covers.
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Supernatural Cookbook
S.W. Douglas
40 pages
I didn't know what to expect when I picked up this piece. Part of me hoped that it would be full of recipes I could actually use. But to my delight and disappointment, it is full of fictional recipes. This will give you ideas on how to cook various characters from supernatural stories and films, all the while trying to get a laugh out of you.
I recommend this read for teens and adults. The humor would be lost on young children. Besides, they might be inclined to think the recipes could work.
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Cain's Apples
Bryan Lee
11 pages
This story is kinda creepy. It involves the consumption of apples. But unlike some familiar stories, the eating of the apples doesn't affect you, it affects someone else. This means the tale hints at spite and revenge at times, but it also has a hint about consequences.
Teens and Adults would enjoy this, I do not recommend it for children.
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Well I do hope that you are having a fun time reading. Remember that if you have any thoughts about any of the pieces I have mentioned, I'd love to hear them, as I am sure you're fellow readers would as well.
Also, don't hesitate to recommend a fun read to me. I just might enjoy it ^_^
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What Dragons Prefer
Dayle A. Dermatis
10 pages
This is a delightful story about a Dragon Hunter and her interactions with a village " plagued " by a dragon. The results as a whole are startling and unexpected, which means it is a WONDERFUL story.
I recommend it more for teens and adults than younger children due to some of the topics the story covers.
_______________
Supernatural Cookbook
S.W. Douglas
40 pages
I didn't know what to expect when I picked up this piece. Part of me hoped that it would be full of recipes I could actually use. But to my delight and disappointment, it is full of fictional recipes. This will give you ideas on how to cook various characters from supernatural stories and films, all the while trying to get a laugh out of you.
I recommend this read for teens and adults. The humor would be lost on young children. Besides, they might be inclined to think the recipes could work.
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Cain's Apples
Bryan Lee
11 pages
This story is kinda creepy. It involves the consumption of apples. But unlike some familiar stories, the eating of the apples doesn't affect you, it affects someone else. This means the tale hints at spite and revenge at times, but it also has a hint about consequences.
Teens and Adults would enjoy this, I do not recommend it for children.
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Well I do hope that you are having a fun time reading. Remember that if you have any thoughts about any of the pieces I have mentioned, I'd love to hear them, as I am sure you're fellow readers would as well.
Also, don't hesitate to recommend a fun read to me. I just might enjoy it ^_^
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
What Kinds of Books...
...Would you like to see here in the new year?
Yes, you read that right. I'm starting to go through and select some of my reading for the coming year (though considering how many days there are in a year it's not like I need to rush or anything.)
Just in case you're not sure what I mean, there will be a list in this post for you to go down, feel free to leave a comment about what you'd like to see around here. As always, if there's a writer out there that would like their piece read, please feel free to contact me. You can either leave a comment here or see the pages and drop me a message. Anyway, back to the task at hand.
A books genre is the type of content it has in it. This generally will denote where it would be stored in a library, or how it would be displayed in a book store. But for our purposes it's the matter of content. What kind is important to you or preferred by you?
Yes, you read that right. I'm starting to go through and select some of my reading for the coming year (though considering how many days there are in a year it's not like I need to rush or anything.)
Just in case you're not sure what I mean, there will be a list in this post for you to go down, feel free to leave a comment about what you'd like to see around here. As always, if there's a writer out there that would like their piece read, please feel free to contact me. You can either leave a comment here or see the pages and drop me a message. Anyway, back to the task at hand.
A books genre is the type of content it has in it. This generally will denote where it would be stored in a library, or how it would be displayed in a book store. But for our purposes it's the matter of content. What kind is important to you or preferred by you?
- Biography
- Children
- Classics
- Comics and graphic novels
- Crime
- Fantasy
- History
- Horror
- Picture Books
- Poetry
- Religion
- Romance
- Science Fiction
- Thrillers
I know that there are other classifications out there, and I am sure that you might have more than one suggestion as to a type of book to read. So remember that I'm open to suggestions.
Monday, December 26, 2011
A Female Lead
I'm sure by now you've started to notice a trend. I tend to read a lot of fantasy. It's just something that I highly enjoy, and all things considered there's nothing wrong with it. I love the fun and sometimes the insanity in it.
Honestly, years ago I started writing a book of my own that would be classified as fantasy. The sad thing is, I haven't finished it. I always get distracted. But at least most of the distractions are good. Like the one I'm sharing with you today.
Spooks and Magic
Jack Sorenson
458 pages
Here we go, looking at another book about a magic school. Seems a shame that many people would brush it off as nothing more than a Harry Potter hopeful. But most readers that are choosing what they read themselves, as well as what they purchase to read, grew up reading about Mr. Potter, so they're likely to forever compare new books to those.
Honestly though, this is a decently written piece. It's not perfect, but it flows well on the most part, and has many entertaining moments. The main characters are a bit different than some that we would be familiar with, though there are still characters we can imagine easily. A cranky professor, a confused student, an ancient wizard headmaster. But any of these familiar elements should not give a new reader a reason to write the book off as pointless.
Because although it does contain many familiar elements, there are some fun twists and delightful use of imagination. The author uses an evil book, helpful ghosts, demons and trolls, presented in new ways to create his own new believable world.
I enjoyed the fact that the main featured character is female. There are a number of stories where girls have been written off as damsels in distress, or as nothing more than support characters. This female lead, is not cut and dry on that matter, though it becomes clear quite quickly that she is the focus of the story.
This story seems to be suitable for most readers, although there are some fairly gruesome moments. I doubt most seasoned fantasy readers would bat an eyelash though. If you read it don't be afraid to share your opinion.
^_~ have fun reading.
Honestly, years ago I started writing a book of my own that would be classified as fantasy. The sad thing is, I haven't finished it. I always get distracted. But at least most of the distractions are good. Like the one I'm sharing with you today.
Spooks and Magic
Jack Sorenson
458 pages
Here we go, looking at another book about a magic school. Seems a shame that many people would brush it off as nothing more than a Harry Potter hopeful. But most readers that are choosing what they read themselves, as well as what they purchase to read, grew up reading about Mr. Potter, so they're likely to forever compare new books to those.
Honestly though, this is a decently written piece. It's not perfect, but it flows well on the most part, and has many entertaining moments. The main characters are a bit different than some that we would be familiar with, though there are still characters we can imagine easily. A cranky professor, a confused student, an ancient wizard headmaster. But any of these familiar elements should not give a new reader a reason to write the book off as pointless.
Because although it does contain many familiar elements, there are some fun twists and delightful use of imagination. The author uses an evil book, helpful ghosts, demons and trolls, presented in new ways to create his own new believable world.
I enjoyed the fact that the main featured character is female. There are a number of stories where girls have been written off as damsels in distress, or as nothing more than support characters. This female lead, is not cut and dry on that matter, though it becomes clear quite quickly that she is the focus of the story.
This story seems to be suitable for most readers, although there are some fairly gruesome moments. I doubt most seasoned fantasy readers would bat an eyelash though. If you read it don't be afraid to share your opinion.
^_~ have fun reading.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Celebrate!
Well, since many people are celebrating this today, Merry Christmas! I hope that the day brings you joy and that you have a chance to sit back and enjoy the time you have. It seems there's never enough time anymore. We're so busy trying to make ends meet, and just stay alive, we barely have a chance to take a deep breathe and really look at what's going on around us.
A lot of people say that this is the time of year to foster goodwill and peace among men. With that in mind I would like to make a recommendation to you. Please be open minded and here me out.
A good number of us have opinions about other religions that are based on rumors or stereotypes, rather than facts. The media of today doesn't help with that either. Movies are often demonizing different groups and setting things up in favor of one group or another. If we look beyond these displays, we can see that in actuality there are more similarities than differences.
So today, I'm going to recommend the following. Instead of judging someones ideas or background, their religion or nationality, Read something about it. Look into the actual texts. Educate yourself, and become more well rounded. Remember that not everyone is extreme, there are many people who's goal in life is to interact with others peacefully.
That said, I am not going to recommend a specific text, but rather I am recommending that you learn to use your curiosity in order to make better decisions. We can see peace, we can see goodwill, but we have to remember that it starts with us. Our actions do influence the cations of others. Understanding how or why someone does something makes a big difference in how you see them.
Anyway, enough of that. Have a splendid holiday, and please enjoy the chance to spend time with the people that you love, as well as the pleasant memories of the past. Thank you kindly also for thinking to give some of your time today to me. May peace be with you.
A lot of people say that this is the time of year to foster goodwill and peace among men. With that in mind I would like to make a recommendation to you. Please be open minded and here me out.
A good number of us have opinions about other religions that are based on rumors or stereotypes, rather than facts. The media of today doesn't help with that either. Movies are often demonizing different groups and setting things up in favor of one group or another. If we look beyond these displays, we can see that in actuality there are more similarities than differences.
So today, I'm going to recommend the following. Instead of judging someones ideas or background, their religion or nationality, Read something about it. Look into the actual texts. Educate yourself, and become more well rounded. Remember that not everyone is extreme, there are many people who's goal in life is to interact with others peacefully.
That said, I am not going to recommend a specific text, but rather I am recommending that you learn to use your curiosity in order to make better decisions. We can see peace, we can see goodwill, but we have to remember that it starts with us. Our actions do influence the cations of others. Understanding how or why someone does something makes a big difference in how you see them.
Anyway, enough of that. Have a splendid holiday, and please enjoy the chance to spend time with the people that you love, as well as the pleasant memories of the past. Thank you kindly also for thinking to give some of your time today to me. May peace be with you.
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