TV Mirror: The Need for “Normal” Diversity
One of my favorite TV shows growing up was Ghostwriter. No, I didn't misspell that. I'm not referring to the flaming skeleton-head Marvel comic book character. Read more [...]
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Kickstarter Project Shout-Out: Princess Charming
Writer Josh Roby teams up with Illustrator Anna Kreider to give girls a different kind of Charming. The campaign has had some great forward motion, unlocking the princess designs shown above! And if you're thinking very sarcastically to the rest of the world - You mean princesses can come in different shapes and sizes and ethnic backgrounds?! - I'm there with you. Read more [...]
Barbie Blonde
I once wanted Barbie hair. I was seven. Years later - in light of the #unapologetic campaign - I wonder why. Read more [...]
DIY Book Scanner: Make-Up Carrier, Choral Folder, and Picture Frame Glass
Recently I borrowed several books from a library for my dissertation research. I was basking in the glow of more generous university library renewal options when I got an email telling me I had to return them because - can you believe this? - someone else needed them.
The email brought some emotions:
Obligatory shaking-fist-in-the-air
Facebook post expressing my attachment issues to books that aren't actually mine:
Darn you, Book Recall! Darn you, Unidentified University Student(s)! Don't Read more [...]
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary: Cupcake Project
Like many, my fellow Whovians and I had been planning a get-together for months to celebrate and view Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary episode The Day of the Doctor. We had a lovely Whovian Brunch and had an excellent time watching the 50th Anniversary episode. My contribution to our brunch was themed cupcakes - and true to Doctor Who form - it was a bit of a timey-wimey-wibbly-wobbly kitchen experiment. Read more [...]