The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood and Musings on Fanfiction

by Athena // March 27, 2022 // No Comments

I don’t really read modern romance novels, but I do read romantic fanfiction. I read this novel mainly because it was based on a fanfic from a ship and fandom that I was familiar with. Even better, a friend of... Continue reading →

Sunday Salon: Hobbies

by Athena // September 16, 2012 // 4 Comments

This week I read Venetia by Georgette Heyer. I still need to start Gone with the Wind and catch up to my library books, but I’m too busy today to read. Argh. I have been very busy with work, life... Continue reading →

In Flanders Fields

by Athena // November 11, 2008 // 1 Comment

In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, May 1915 In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.... Continue reading →

Monthly Movies 05/08

by Athena // June 3, 2008 // No Comments

Adam’s Rib (01 05 08) – Isn’t it fun to watch onscreen couples knowing they are offscreen couples? The chemistry is marvelous. I love the pull and tug, and neither really right, but it’s such a nice little Hepburn/Tracy rom-com.... Continue reading →

What’s in my school/gym bag.

by Athena // November 18, 2007 // No Comments

I haven’t posted a Worldess Wednesday in awhile because I am too busy to take some serious photos. I was going to wait until Wednesday to post this, but I decided just to do it now while I have now.... Continue reading →

Remembrance

by Athena // November 11, 2007 // 1 Comment

In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard... Continue reading →

The Cult of Lululemon

by Athena // September 28, 2007 // 3 Comments

A friend and I joke about that Lululemon is a cult. It bases itself on yoga philosophy, and in the beginning, produced all its clothing in Canada. Now, it makes it in China like every other business, but their yoga... Continue reading →

Canada Day

by Athena // July 1, 2007 // 2 Comments

Happy Canada Day! Sadly, I must work later today, but I’ve already been having fun. I went to a big party and BBQ yesterday and will go on another mini vacation tomorrow. Have a good long weekend, everyone! Continue reading →

June Days

by Athena // June 17, 2007 // 2 Comments

Some blog business first off: I’ve installed a WordPress plugin to allow people to edit comments. In addition to the other comment plugin of subscribing to posts which is useful if you want to know my reply to your comment... Continue reading →

Home Sweet Home

by Athena // June 8, 2007 // 3 Comments

Nothing like coming home to your books. I got home from work two hours ago. It was a very hot and humid day, but it rained a great storm when I was at work (which was thankfully not too busy).... Continue reading →

Bitten

by Athena // May 25, 2007 // 4 Comments

My trip from the wilderness (cottage country) allocated me some wonderful souvenirs: big, itchy bug bites! I always seem particularly susceptible, and I don’t own bug spray since I don’t go to the country too much.Â I’m one of those... Continue reading →

Literary Links; Classics Debate

by Athena // May 21, 2007 // 6 Comments

I’ve been attracting some literary links while surfing lately. TwitterLit – Updated twice a day on the various Twitter accounts with the first line of books. A very good way to get book recommendations if you’re a Twitter addict as... Continue reading →

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