Slightly Off KIlter

Normal is overrated

  • Catch and Release – for Books

    BookCrossing.com – Make the whole world a library. Continue reading

  • Transient Relationships – Passing Ships

    Have you ever stopped to think about all the people you meet, exchange a few words with, then never see again? Or people you see and talk to every day, but never really get to know? People such as the waitress at the diner, the woman who rides the same bus you ride every morning,… Continue reading

  • By Any Other Name

    I recently stumbled across a Web collective that I think I might like to be a part of. The collective, yclept Word Goddess, is for women with online journals. Unfortunately, wanting to join is, while necessary, not sufficient for membership. Membership is by invitation or approval of a request. There are several requirements. This ring… Continue reading

  • 180 Degrees of Separation

    There's an interesting meme making the rounds. It (usually) has 100 questions (although I found a spur with 50). It starts with a list of statements about the person whose blog it's on. The rules are: Copy the whole list into your journal/diary/blog. Bold only the things that you have in common with the original… Continue reading

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  • Treasures 2004_05

    Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, things that make me feel happy or thankful or interested, things that are worth remembering. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words. Please feel free to start your own lists of Treasures on your own weblog or here in the comments. My treasures for the… Continue reading

  • Share Where – World66

    World66 calls itself "the largest open content travel guide on the internet" where "Open Content means that YOU can also contribute contents, writing articles or drawing maps!" Continue reading

  • Birthday Memories

    [ I was the Writing Prompter for this week on Purple Ink. Here are the last two prompts for this week. ] Saturday: It's your day to celebrate When you were growing up, were birthdays treated specially? What made them special? Sunday: I remember one year… Do any of your birthdays stand out in your… Continue reading

  • “Roll ’em” gets a new meaning!

    The future of e-paper and rollable displays gets closer. In a major step toward electronic paper that works like a computer monitor yet feels and behaves like a page of a book, researchers in the Netherlands have made electronic-ink displays on flexible plastic sheets. Continue reading

  • Interview NewSenses

    From Saturday Senses – a nightmare job interview. Continue reading

  • Money Makes the World Go ‘Round

    Past, Present, and Future meme, Round 50: “Fifty,” I thought to myself. “Fifty what? Fifty-cent piece? Hmm… money!” Continue reading