Women Pulitzer Playwrights, a short book for a short list

I often joke about wanting to win the Pulitzer Prize. Heck, winning a Pulitzer Prize was item number one on the list that was my very first post when I started this blog. Five year later and, no, I still haven't won a Pulitzer Prize. To be fair I haven't been trying very hard. To … Continue reading Women Pulitzer Playwrights, a short book for a short list

Social media contract templates for these contentious times

Has your relationship with your social media contacts changed for the worse since the election? Perhaps these social media contract templates can help return your feeds to what you expect. Copy the contract that fits your situation, and select from the bracketed options. Choose all that apply. Dear person I follow on [popular social media platform], … Continue reading Social media contract templates for these contentious times

A Valentine’s Day pledge

I promise not to get you anything for Valentine's Day (as we discussed). I also promise not to be disappointed when you don't get me anything for Valentine's Day. Seriously. This is what we agreed to. Do not let advertising and mass media and friends' Facebook posts manipulate you into thinking that because I have … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day pledge

10 awesome TV shows, movies, and songs that make me happy

Recently, I posted a list of dystopian novels and other books relevant to current events, but sometimes (often) it's nice to have entertainment options that are escapes from reality not reminders of it. There is no shame in that. Here are some awesome TV shows, movies, and books that have made me happy over the past … Continue reading 10 awesome TV shows, movies, and songs that make me happy

Book recommendations based on other things you like

Recently my cousin Kat Strack has been posting small picture collages on Facebook. Each collage recommends a book based on other things that you have liked. I found them clever, so I asked if I could share them here. She said yes, so here nine book recommendations based on other things you like. If you've … Continue reading Book recommendations based on other things you like