Author: Jess

Amateur historian, mythology enthusiast, writer, reader, sarcastic weirdo, cancer survivor. Author of Defying Shadows: For Witches and Pagans Battling Cancer and Chronic Illness.
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Reviews and Employment

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I had my annual performance review today. The good news is: I'm not fired. Hey, in this uncertain economy AND uncertain merger with the much larger company (who has made it very clear that "merger" really means we're buying you and making unpleasant changes)...well, let's just say I wasn't positive I was safe. In all… Continue reading Reviews and Employment

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Whale Watching

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All right, now that's just cool...and probably nothing I'll ever see in person, as I detest the cold and can't imagine visiting the Arctic Circle anytime soon.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7870300.stm

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Monster Monday: Man-Eating Snakes

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090204/ap_on_sc/sci_monster_snakeWhat is it about snakes that scare the bejesus out of most people? There some deep-seated horror in the subconscious that spawns horror movies like Anaconda. Every few months an email goes around the internet with those pictures of a man's legs and lower torso sticking out of the burst belly of a giant snake.… Continue reading Monster Monday: Man-Eating Snakes

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On Fairytales

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I wonder what would happen if little girls weren't raised on a constant diet of damsels-in-distress, of princesses who only become truly happy when they're finally married off and in a position (presumably) without any work? Look at Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty: NONE of them are happy until they've met Prince Charming in one… Continue reading On Fairytales

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Improv

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I'd like to say I'm fast on my mental feet, so to speak. Unfortunately I can't often say that: I'm the girl that comes up with the snappy comeback to a nasty comment about three hours after the fact. The girl who thinks up the perfect joke after already making an ass of herself at… Continue reading Improv

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What’s Really Important

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Layoffs hit hard this week, not just at Target and Best Buy, but also at my company. So far I've been lucky, and I know exactly how lucky I am. I've consistently been clear on my feelings for my job, but when it comes down to it, I still have one. For now. And at… Continue reading What’s Really Important

Because It’s Cool
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Because It’s Cool

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The Rocket Garden at Kennedy Space Center...a great place for tall people to go to feel short.

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I Heart Tax Season

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I realize it's ridiculous to be excited to do my taxes, but this year we have some serious deductions and such that will create a MUCH bigger tax refund than last year, per Turbo Tax's calculators. Since we do have quite a bit of debt, this makes me monumentally happy. Paying off some big ticket… Continue reading I Heart Tax Season

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Argh. Seriously

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It was in the 50s an 60s the entire time we lounged on the beach (in jeans and hoodies) last week in Florida.It was 73 and sunny the day we came home, to -13.*sigh*Doesn't matter though: vacation is still vacation, and it was ever so excellent to be away from work for a week.

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Monday monday…

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I got SQUAT done last weekend, but I did run my butt off taking care of my sick husband, who spent the entire weekend migrating from the bed to the couch to sleep, whispering how much his throat hurt, and generally feeling miserable. Turns out he has strep, which thankfully will be knocked out by… Continue reading Monday monday…