A former Kombo colleague recommended me to the staff at GamingAngels, and while they really didn't have any gaming positions open, I listed all of my geeky loves, one of which includes fantasy novels. So I'm having my trial run of guest writing in their literature section. I read about one book a week these days, so I should keep some steady flow over there. But without further … [Read more...] about My First Book Review on GamingAngels!
Avenue Q – It’s Sesame Street with Porn
In the midst of all the insanity and drama, I totally forgot to talk about the greatness that is Avenue Q! I've wanted to see this musical since my parents saw it a couple of years ago in Houston. It sounded so hilarious, and since Gabe has discovered Sesame Street in the last six months, I really needed something that makes fun of the puppet show. The musical came to Dallas … [Read more...] about Avenue Q – It’s Sesame Street with Porn
We survived Gabe’s birthday party
This weekend was Gabriel's second birthday, and we had a party with family and a couple of Gabe's playdate friends. I was super smart this year in not cooking any food other than baking the cupcakes. We ordered a bunch of party trays from Chick-Fil-A, and that was probably the best idea I've had in a long time. It took off most of the stress for party prep in the morning. … [Read more...] about We survived Gabe’s birthday party
One Line Book Reviews – Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Never a dull moment in Percy Jackson's life, but unfortunately the book ended on such a cliffhanger I had to run out and buy the third book. Well played, Mr. Riordan, well played. … [Read more...] about One Line Book Reviews – Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Oooone boy! One boy for sale! Only seven guineas…
This past week has been unbearably stressful for me due to a few work deadlines and massive drama happening to my friends and family. For awhile, I was pretty much crying at least once a day, and I became afraid of answering the phone. And of course, this is the week that Gabe is going through teething hell. His second-year molars are coming in, slowly but surely, and the poor … [Read more...] about Oooone boy! One boy for sale! Only seven guineas…