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 easier to understand. I won’t get into the details of the book but the basis of …
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 chick lit. Instead I found myself quickly drawn into the story. This book, which is …
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 depressed me, I loved being able to help out. When I became unemployed last year …
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 to whatever you decide to pay. The book is offered in several eBook formats and …
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 my Kindle and decided to read it for myself. The book has been called dystopian …
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” now live on MSN http://t.co/9lyswOR for those who can’t watch on XBOX/Zune) shows all our favorite guildes …
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 to store their Kindles safely but to use while reading. Right now I just wanted …
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! It manages to sneak in a lot of cameos from people you may have seen …
#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 let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swaps of the …
the Guild season 5 has arrived!
Today marked the start of the new season of my favorite web series The Guild! If you have never seen the Guild where have you been? The Guild is the story of gamers who after playing together in a guild (a group of people who help each other take on the virtual world together)for almost a year decide to meet …