The Selfish Gene: A Review

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The Selfish Gene: A Review

affiliate program This was a tough (but rewarding) book to read. As...

Link to Why you’ll need a Lady-in-Waiting on the Big Day.

Why you’ll need a Lady-in-Waiting on the Big Day.

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Working with young writers

Being a volunteer has always been a huge part of my life....

The Selfish Gene: A Review

This was a tough (but rewarding) book to read. As a former archaeology student, the basis of this book changes the way we view evolution. Dawkins is a good writer, if a bit dry. He tries his best (and usually succeeds) in making complex genetic/evolutionary points...

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Something Borrowed, A book review

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin My rating: 4 of 5 stars My sister asked me to read this book, insisting that it wasn’t what I would expect. Well, my sister was right! I took one look at this book, and wrote it off as boring...

Working with young writers

Being a volunteer has always been a huge part of my life. In high school I joined the Red Cross in freshmen year and worked at a shelter, helping children with homework and weekend programs. I did it for three years and although it sometimes...

Hunter: A short story by Wil Wheaton

A few weeks ago, Wil Wheaton tweeted about a short story he wrote and was offering as an Ebook online. He  tested out the ‘pay what you want’ model linking Google Checkout/Paypal to the webpage and then allowing the download. The price ranges from free...

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The Hunger Games: A review

The Hunger Games: A review The Hunger Games ( A trilogy) by Suzanne Collins Not too long ago I began hearing buzz for a series called ‘The Hunger Games’ on Twitter, Facebook and from my friends.  After hearing extremely positive reviews I downloaded the book to...

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Season Five Episode 5 The Guild

This week’s episode has it all: a creepy furry, Codex and Zaboo locked in a bathroom together and a pair of Master Chiefs waiting to do Zaboo’s bidding! That’s not all you say? Well, watch the last 10 seconds of the episode and let me...

The Guild Season 5 Episode 4

Have you ever done something that was the stuff of your worst nightmares?  Only to have it turn into something a million times worse? Yeah well Codex can relate in the latest episode of The Guild. The latest episode (on S5 Ep 4 “Ends and Begins”...

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My first Etsy Puchase

A few weeks ago I bought my first Kindle. One of the things that became apparent after my newest purchase rattled around in my purse: My Kindle needed some protection. Most of my friends who own Kindles have unique cases that they use not only...

Link to The Guild Season 5: Episode 3

The Guild Season 5: Episode 3

If you haven’t already, check out the latest episode of The Guild on WatchtheGuild.com, MSN Video or your Xbox console dashboard. This week shows how Codex fares on her own at the Super Con. It clocks in at over 9 minutes, the longest episode yet!...

#31DayReset Day One

As part of a personal development program I am taking, I want to share the following exercise I had for homework today. Find a personal mantra for motivation and encouragement. Personal Mantra: “Learn to value yourself; which means: fight for your happiness.” Ayn Rand “Do not...