Hello! It's been a busy past few weeks. I'm dealing with identity theft and applying for a new position at work. But I always have time for reviews. 2019 is starting off with an excellent to be read pile, and I thought I'd share with you what's on the schedule. I'm halfway through Amberlough right … Continue reading Reviews to Start the Year Off
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New Year, New Logo
A new year means a new logo. Earlier this year, I discussed PrimmLife and how to improve it for 2019. My friend Meghan offered to make a new logo for me, and you can see it below. I absolutely love it. While we were brainstorming for it, she asked questions that forced me to think … Continue reading New Year, New Logo
2018 Year End Review
2018 stared poorly, and it ended poorly. I posted a long detailed report about 2018, which detailed the challenges that I faced during the year. I'm proud of that post, but before it could be backed up, the database for my website got deleted or corrupted or whatever. My website went down for an hour … Continue reading 2018 Year End Review
Checking in December 2018
It's been an odd week. Between work and being sick, I've been very busy. Jiu Jitsu has been a lot of fun this week. Even though I get crushed when I step on the mat, I've finished the session much more positive than when I started. The year is coming to a close, and there's … Continue reading Checking in December 2018
Life Update
It’s been a while since I’ve posted; so, I decided to write this little update as to why. On 11/16/18, I had a health scare. I think it was an adverse reaction to a medication I was taking. That night, I spent seven hours in the emergency room. Luckily, the worst passed, and I’m okay. … Continue reading Life Update
Which Format is Best II – Annotation
Some people think books are sacred. I don’t like to crack the spine on paperbacks. Friends have told me it’s disrespectful to put books on the floor. Since they represent knowledge, they shouldn’t be down among the dirt and the dust. Because of this sacred nature, many see writing in books as sacrilege. In a … Continue reading Which Format is Best II – Annotation
Weekly Reading Roundup 25 May 2018
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve done a reading roundup. Due to work, reading for reviews, and my own personal writing, I haven’t been reading quite as widely in the past. Some of what I’ve read have been good and interesting. The following article made me laugh, and the world needs more laughter now. … Continue reading Weekly Reading Roundup 25 May 2018
GDPR CYA Post
GDPR, short for General Data Protection Regulation, is now in effect. The EU law concerns privacy, and though this website isn’t a business, I do get visitors from the European Union. Hello, Germany! WordPress has updated to be compliant with GDPR, and Monster Insights, which is what I use to interface with Google Analytics, is … Continue reading GDPR CYA Post
Goodbye Facebook
Last month, I decided to take a break from Facebook. I engaged in too many political debates that, while fun, were taking up too much of my ability to focus. With work increasing and turning 40, I decided its time to get rid of the Facebook distraction. Was getting off Facebook worth it? Should you … Continue reading Goodbye Facebook
Change to Review Process
When I set out to build this blog, I knew that I had a lot to learn and that only through continuous improvement would it succeed. I love reviewing books and hope to continue to be able to do so. This means improving my reviews of Advanced Review Copies (ARCs) and how I promote those … Continue reading Change to Review Process