Head-First Into Fandom

Every so often, I find something else to be fiercely passionate about.  My family might say that this happens incredibly often, but it really doesn’t–not to the point where I find myself far into a fandom and unlikely to leave anytime soon.  I tend to have a lot of flings, but finding those few things [...]

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“Apocalypse? We’ve all been there…

…the same old thing. Why should we care?” -Buffy Summers As I’m sure everyone knows, the popular concept of the Mayan Apocalypse was supposed to be today, 12/21/12 (or 21/12/12, depending on how you order your dates!). And as I am sure everyone has noticed, the world didn’t explode, no fire and brimstone or vampires [...]

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It’s Easier to Sell a Gun Than a Banana (what would The Doctor think?)

Globalization has many side effects. Like anything of magnitude, some parts are positive, and others are not. The important thing to remember is that it is happening, has been happening for a long time, and that it isn’t going to go away any time soon. Whether you like it or not, globalization is a fact [...]

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Binging on Television

Let me start off by saying I feel like I could write an entire series on this subject. I binge on television in a way that is probably incredibly unhealthy for my social life, except that I then make it a part of my social life. I don’t just binge, I binge and push. Talk [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up Blog July 23- July 30

“Dumbledore taught us what magic for” – APWBD by the Remus Lupins. But the HPA taught us what activism is for. Now onto the Weekly Wrap Up Blog! The ning’s discussion What Color Would You Polyjuice Potion Be? has been mighty popular (and cool). Personally I think I would have a sparkling silver to show [...]

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