We're starting things off with a fizzle rather than a bang here on I Read It First, with this rip-roaring bore of a book by Ron Rash. Admittedly, it is not in one of my favored genres so it's no surprise that I didn't like it, but I think even a staunch historical allegory buff… Continue reading I Read It First: The World Made Straight
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December is here, it's almost the end of 2014, and 2015 is bearing down fast, and here I sit, staring at my blog, thinking, "How could I make this thing into EVEN MORE of a time suck?" At least, that's what I was apparently thinking two months ago, when almost entirely on a whim I… Continue reading I Read It First
Drunk Movie Monday – Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2
*Due to lack of foresight, I am writing this post on my android. Please forgive formatting errors accordingly.* I know. I know, I know, I know. Twilight is a terrible franchise and everything about it is terrible and everyone who likes it is terrible, etc. etc. But may I remind you that this is drunk… Continue reading Drunk Movie Monday – Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2
Self-Defeating Lyrics
Like most people, I spend the vast majority of my time in public spaces with headphones plugged into my ears, listening to whatever music has caught my fancy most recently. Unlike some members of my family, however, I can't not listen to lyrics. The lyrics are the first thing I notice in a song, and… Continue reading Self-Defeating Lyrics
A Feminist Rant About Dog Humping
As you may or may not know, my day job is at a doggie daycare, where I spend a lot of time hanging out with dogs, observing their behavior and relationships. I also spend a lot of time being mildly bored while hanging out with said dogs, which always gets me thinking. Here's some (possibly… Continue reading A Feminist Rant About Dog Humping
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