Hold On to Your Hat! November 22, 2010

I’m happy to announce that my new website is up and running! melaniehoo.com This site includes my blog AND my design and writing samples. Yes, a couple years ago I decided to separate my writing and design sites, but that proved to be more of an ordeal than it was worth. So until I decide [...]

Post Up at Ermas November 19, 2010

Today my a post  Can I Tell You a Secret is up at the Army of Ermas blog. Please go check it out!  

The Circle of Life. Or Meat. November 12, 2010

*cues theme song to The Lion King* Do you remember the cows? At the time there was a bit of debate as to the fate of the two cows grazing in the field near my house. My mother finally ended the discussion when she announced they were beef cows and wouldn’t be around much longer. [...]

Yet Another Example of Truth Being Stranger Than Fiction November 8, 2010

Today is my divorce hearing. The past couple months, while stressful, have been relatively smooth (mom, it’s all a matter of perspective) and this date has arrived with little fanfare. My friends and family have been very supportive since we first decided to split up, but I found an ally in one person I didn’t [...]

Oh hi November 1, 2010

My long weekend got away from me and I forgot to schedule a post. Details on the zombie conference coming Wednesday!

After Eight Months I Still Flinch When Opening a Cupboard October 25, 2010

Yes, I lived in fear of cockroaches for three years, but you’d think that after going EIGHT months without seeing one I’d calm down a bit. It’s not like an eight-legged creature (although really, I swear some of them had easily a dozen hairy, spiny legs) jumped out at my every time I opened a [...]

Meeeeeeme October 15, 2010

Adam tagged me over ten days ago so I’m a bit tardy with this meme, but I’m ready to share! 1. If you could have any superpower, what would you have? Why? This answer always changes for me, but right at this moment (8:10pm on Wednesday evening) I’d like to be able to read other [...]

More on Memory October 11, 2010

While driving across the state yesterday something in my peripheral vision caught my eye, and in the split second that I glanced at the sky it struck me that the swirl of clouds against the blue sky looked JUST like a marble I had when I was eight. Huh? The mind is such an interesting [...]

The Curse of a Good Memory October 8, 2010

I have a really good memory. Ridiculous, some might say. Unfair, others (men) may complain. Usually it’s a good thing. I love being able to recall odd facts about things that happened fifteen years ago, but sometimes all that information gets a little… cumbersome. I never really thought about it until yesterday morning, but every [...]

My Clumsiness Knows No Bounds October 6, 2010

I think I’m the only person who can rip my toenail while walking across a level room with minimal obstacles. I was even wearing shoes! Let’s back up a moment. (Careful there!) My shoes slip a little and sometimes come off my heel when I’m walking, but this isn’t a new problem for me. I [...]