I grew up in Portland, Oregon, attended Portland Community College to study graphic design and I have worked as a freelance graphic designer. I enjoy blogging and podcasting and I love searching for new, interesting music for my web radio shows.

I'm also a writer and avid reader of science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and non-fiction. I am currently working on my second novel. My first novel will soon be released as an online graphic novel. When I'm able, I like to travel.

My personal blog: Mostly my thoughts on current happenings around me and life in general: http://vargasminutiae.blogspot.com

Where I publish my fiction work and poetry:
http://pencilword.blogspot.com

This is my news, entertainment and tech blog:
http://regularjill.blogspot.com

Check out my music podcasts:
http://tangoeternal.blogspot.com
http://urbanoutside.blogspot.com

My passion is ...

writing, reading, good food and spirits

Why I write ...

because it's fun!

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

many different things. I can't stick with one kind of entertainment for too long. Too much good stuff out there. I have to change up every now and then!

My inspiration ...

the moon, the bible, the rain and my mom.

Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Speculating on life without the internet

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For those of us who have been using the internet for years it can seem impossible to imagine what life was like before internet service. Yet those of us over thirty know that there was vibrant life before the internet. On a fundamental level, how important is it? For many who live in remote parts of the earth, internet access is about as important and sensible as buying clothes for a pet dog. Life goes on, regardless of what technology does. For those of us in technologically advanced societies it seems indispensable.

When the internet is one of your means of making income or communicati...

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