September 2011
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Not Goodbye, Just a Pause
Hey All,
I am going to take a break from social media and such for about a month. I am traveling quite a bit the next few weeks and need to focus on a project I’m working on.
Know Homo’s page will still be updated (I will set up queues and do a few same-day posts). Have no fear, the queer* remains.
I will pick back up with quotes, mp3’s and the 30 Day Book Challenge in...
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There's No Place Like -
Day 04- A Book that reminds you of home -
The Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum — LONG history in my personal life
The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling — Deep friendships and memories with my family and “family” revolve around these books
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9/11 Abroad
The anniversary of the 9/11 attacks was an odd experience for me. German newspapers all had front page covers announcing the anniversary. Local media and foreign press all took time to reflect on the U.S.A. and give thoughts to all those who perished on that day.
Any and all media coverage I witnessed about the U.S.A.’s day of mourning and thought was filtered through language not in my...
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Day 2 - Least Favorite Book
Day 02-Least Favorite Book
Far from the Tree by Virginia Deberry
I remember reading this in “Literature of the American Family” my freshman year in college. It was recommended to the professor and she added it to our syllabus. The majority of the class didn’t care for the book. I want to say it was possibly the writing but I don’t even remember. I just remember very...
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Day 1 - Favorite Book
30 Day Book Challenge:
Day 01-Your favorite Book
In Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Charlie states that his favorite book is whatever book he last read. I’m similar. Whatever passion, interest or insight is curled up with me for a moment of silent reflection is usually my favorite book at any given time.
If it was the cliche, “You are stuck on an island and can...
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Book Challenge
Ok, all my Facebook friends are doing this but personally I prefer Tumblr.
I’m going to start this sometime this weekend. Anyone care to join?
Day 01-Your favorite Book Day 02-Least Favorite Book Day 03-A Book that completely surprised you (bad/good) Day 04- A Book that reminds you of home Day 05- A nonfiction book that you actually enjoyed Day 06- A Book that makes you cry Day 07- A Book...
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The Best Book Sharing Sign, Ever
1001bookstoreadbeforeyoudie:
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Dear Friends and "Family"
I realize I fell off the wagon in responding to emails.
Please excuse me and grant me just a few days time.
I promise we will be discussing your amazing queer papers, Canada, music, books, Winterson novels, school, travel and random life stories soon.
Keep On Keeping On
-R.