In the field to the side of Leith Cemetery, there are two bullet casings that we never found. These were not the casings from the bullets that killed my sister, but the brass from the shots fired in salute as they put her in the grave. We never found the last two shells. I told…
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Things My Cold Hard Capitalist Heart Would Miss if Our Country Lost Diversity
Have you ever lost someone, to death, or separation, or just to drifting away? Have you ever felt the enormity of that loss through a little absence of something – a coat that isn’t on its hook; the smell of a cologne that no longer hangs in the air when you wake up after he’s…
Women’s March in Dallas – Photos and Videos and What Does a March Do?
In the days since the march, I have heard people saying that marching doesn’t really do anything, or asking “What does marching actually do?” The march tells us we are not alone – other people have the same concerns and fears, and are frustrated that they haven’t been heard. When you know that you aren’t…
Three Pictures: The Insides of Planes
Somewhat of a follow up to the last Three Pictures – Someday the things that are mundane and awkward to take pictures of will tell us something about history. Look up 1960s photos of people smoking on planes and you will know I’m right.
All The Memorials…
When I was growing up, my family had a tradition of visiting cemeteries. On Memorial Day, we would make the rounds to all of our significant cemeteries, and wander through their yards. Sometimes it was just my parents, my siblings and me; sometimes we’d have an aunt and uncle, some cousins, or my grandma with…
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Nerdvember Outfits; Late Recap
Yes, it is in fact January now. I had intended to do a round up of all of my outfits for Set to Stunning’s Nerdvember, and I didn’t get to it in a timely fashion. I find I still want to ramble on a little about it, so I’m doing a very late round up….
Video Game Visibility Project: PS Store card, Wii U, City of Heroes Comics, Bayonetta 2
Once again I’ve let this get backed up. So here’s a post to catch me up before I go buy more video game things today! PlayStation Store card – to buy more PS Plus What: PlayStation Store Card Why I bought: So I could buy more PS Plus Where I bought…
Video Game Visibility Project: WoW, Abyss Odyssey, Nights, Free Games, FFXIV, also a Podcast
I’ve been letting myself get behind on the Video Game Visibility Project, in part because I wanted to get my PlayDiary Yuna post up first, and it took longer than expected. Much as I am excited about Video Game Visibility Project, I don’t want it to be the only thing, ever, on my blog. I…
Texas Hill Country With Dogs
When: Thanksgiving weekend, 2013. Who: Me, Thom, Meeka the eight year old dachshund, Echo the Malamute/pit bull (in her prime), Vega the giant Doberman puppy. Where we stayed: “Peace of Heaven” cabins, Vanderpool, TX – no TV, no signal on Verizon. Slow Wi-Fi available. – equipped with cooking utensils, more beds than necessary, and an…
16 MORE Hairstyles With a Side Shave – Buns and Stuff
Because we all know you guys only care about my hair. Actually, its pretty much statistically proven. Every day my older post 13 Hairstyles With A Side Shave gets more views than any other post, most days by a long shot. The top search terms that result in a visit to my blog consistently include the words…
Rika Confesses 