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I write about things. Pretty things, thoughtful things, whimsical things, difficult things, me things.

I sing in the shower, from the radio and my own little songs. I forget my little songs after I towel off. I guess they're like little salamanders, dead without

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Education > College Life College orientation: How to assess your strengths and weaknesses: 1 of 9

As a former college admissions counselor, I've talked to hundreds of high school students about their skills and ambitions. I always emphasize the need to keep an open mind and hold off on specializing until you have truly explored your limitations and your talents. Self-assessment can be tricky for anyone, but in some ways ...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Galactic Imperia: 2 of 6

For anyone but extreme Monopoly enthusiasts, Galactic Imperia is a disaster - I give it a 2 out of 5. This potentially quirky game is boring, ugly, buggy, and there's not much to recommend it. If you've ever played Monopoly, you know the basic rules of Galactic Imperia. Run around a board, buy whatever you see, and hope your...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Girls versus boys in the gaming community: 14 of 15

Roughly around the same time I started wearing my first bra, my little brother was suddenly old enough to get his own console system and my parents assumed, or perhaps hoped, I would "grow out of" video games. I've been a gamer since I was five years old, but it didn't occur to me for some years that my interests were unusua...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Saqqarah: 9 of 9

Saqqarah is the best match-3 game in years it's definitely a 5 out of 5. I'm used to seeing games that provide either the same old Bejewelled clone, or maybe a variation on it of some kind, but Saqqarah actually lets you try four different variations, just in the demo, with four more unlocked when you buy it. It's perfect wh...