Finding Middle Ground
In any good argument, there exist two sides both vehemently sure that the other is absolutely, 100% wrong. Classic examples include Britain versus France, Mac versus PC, and marshmallow versus pecan...
View ArticleSometimes I Hate Blogging
Confession: sometimes I hate blogging. No, it’s not the usual reason: the time and effort it takes. It’s how careful I have to be. All.The.Freaking.Time. There’s the usual level of carefulness – not...
View ArticleWhy I No Longer Read Library Journal
[Annoyed Librarian is an anonymous blog that is syndicated by Library Journal. The writer is sarcastic and witty (mostly) and uses the space to poke fun at libraries and librarians as well offer up...
View ArticleDon’t Stop
My mother often says to me “don’t post about that! You don’t know who could find it!” And in a way she’s right. When you are the only person in the whole wide world with your name (I’m dead serious –...
View ArticleStopping SOPA and PIPA
As you may have noticed, my site is showing you a “stop SOPA” page instead of my regular homepage today. It will also do it again on January 23rd. Obviously, I am against SOPA as are so many others...
View ArticleI’m a Christian…and a Liberal
Yesterday was the primary election in Alabama and I didn’t vote. For the first time since I turned 18 and after some deep thinking, I abstained from voting. It wasn’t because I was was lazy or didn’t...
View ArticleDating a Divorced Man
“Wouldn’t you rather be with someone with less baggage?” That’s a question I often get when someone finds out my boyfriend is divorced. My answer is always “who’s to say that someone who isn’t...
View ArticlePretty and Professional Are Not Mutually Exclusive
This is one of those posts that’s been a long time in the making. I’m sure that many of you will find what I have to say distasteful, perhaps even offensive, but that’s okay. Everyone is entitled to...
View ArticleThings I Wish I Could Tell My First Grade Teacher
Since school is starting back up again, I thought this would be a great time to talk about my horrible first grade teacher. Also, my friends Jason and Cate have a post up on their book blog about what...
View ArticleEllora’s Cave v Dear Author & Massive Blogging Implications
I briefly mentioned this story on Friday in the Weekly Wanderings post and now I want to elaborate on it a little because this lawsuit has huge implications for journalists, bloggers, and anyone who...
View Article