We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of my Merrell Siren Sports. I can hear you now. “Kit, are you really blogging about your shoes? This is a new and somewhat distressing low.” Well, they weren’t just any
A Haiku of Plesiosaurs
(Just a reminder that the Many Waters discussion is scheduled for next Tuesday, October 30. This one is slightly longer than the other books, so plan accordingly.) Oh, plesiosaur Ancient lizard of the sea I have heard it said That
Adventures in Old English
First, I want you to go here and then tell me if you have any idea what’s being said. That, my friends, is Old English. If you were belaboring under the misconception that, say, Shakespeare is Old English, you now
I Love Ghost Stories But Wouldn’t Want to Be In One
(Due to unforeseen circumstances, the discussion of The Wind in the Door will take place next Tuesday, October 2nd.) My husband recently came home. “Guess what?” he said. “They’re having a paranormal party!” “They’re having a what?” I said. “A
Alpaca Overlord Week: My Rise to Power
Today, I will tell you, my minions, of how I overcame Kit and her accursed landsquid to rise above the odds, to conquer trials and tribulations, and to inspire you with feelings of my greatness. And to warn you that
Alpaca Overlord Week: How to Worship Your New Leader
Greetings, minions. It is I, your new overlord, the Alpaca. As is befitting my takeover of this blog (and shortly, the world), I have graciously put together this list of instructions so you may show your gratitude and awe in
Public Service Announcement
I’m sure you’ve all realized that yesterday’s post is a little late. There’s a very good reason for this. You see, after much thought and deliberation, I have decided to turn over control of this blog to the Alpaca and
It’s Oddly Comfortable to Have a Turtle on Your Head
Just to be absolutely clear, we are not talking about ceiling turtles. Ceiling turtles are vicious and will eat your ears. We’re talking your average, run-of-the-mill, preferably stuffed turtle. Stuffed as in plush. Not in a turtle-that-was-once-alive-but-now-is-not sort of way.
Take Charge of Your Writing
You know why most of us write, right? (ahahaha) Because we have a story we want to tell. We may or may not care if anyone else reads it, but we want to see what happens, how the characters change,
National Park Annual Pass: Kind of a Scam
You wouldn’t know it, because I am sneaky and know how to schedule blog posts, but my husband and I have been on the move for the last week or so. Specifically, we’ve been exploring Eastern Wyoming and Western South
