Daily Archives: January 28, 2016
Facebook and Your Friends
Posted on January 28, 2016 56 Comments
Over on Facebook I see a fair number of people linking to the story that although the average Facebook user has 155 “friends” on Facebook, there are also on average only four of those “friends” that a Facebook user would call in a genuine crisis, suggesting that just because you are “friends” with someone on […]
The Battle of the Scamperbeasts: An Epic Poem, Translated From the Cat Tongue
Posted on January 28, 2016 45 Comments
Once upon a time There was a kitten on a stairwell Basking in the light of the sun As kittens are known to do. And all was peaceful in the land of kittens. Or so it seemed. But then another kitten Jealous of her sister’s place in the light Decided that the light should be […]
The Big Idea: Jennifer Brozek
Posted on January 28, 2016 4 Comments
A question that authors often ask themselves: Who am I writing this book for? For Never Let Me, a compilation volume of novels by Jennifer Brozek, the author discovered who she was writing her series for — which included, among others, a very specific set of people. JENNIFER BROZEK: My Big Idea hid from me […]
In the US, 2020 is likely to be the most significant election in a generation. If you're an adult US citizen it's important that you (yes, you) register to vote and then vote in November 2020. Several states are purging voters from their rolls so it's important also to check your registration to make sure it is still valid and if it is not, to re-register. Don't let anyone take your right to vote!
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