Author Archives: Victoria

Why I use Zazzle

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Victoria

Several years ago, a friend asked me to create what would turn out to be one of my most popular designs.  At the time, I was only using CafePress, so I put it up there for her to buy. She … Continue reading →

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Bad Data Point goes to Portland

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Victoria

I recently went on a week long visit to Portland, Oregon, meeting up with my sister and the extended family. It was uncharacteristically warm and sunny the entire time (well, other than the trip to the coast). I was a … Continue reading →

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Holding the Pattern (456)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Victoria

In a small room, she stood at the center of a pattern of cards, a swirl of symbols and faces pooling out around her.  She spun slowly, looking at each one, and holding the pattern in her mind. Somewhere in … Continue reading →

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Humor is a harsh mistress

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Victoria

I recently sat down and re-read for the Nth time one of the four Heinlein books I keep around – The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.  It’s chock full of stuff to think about and talk about for days and … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Trick …

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Victoria

One of my favorite movies ever is The Usual Suspects.  One of the more quoteable lines is: The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing people he didn’t exist. It’s this line that comes to mind over and over … Continue reading →

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Tea Time (63)

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Victoria

Everything goes down better with a spot of tea.  A bad day at work, stubbing your toe in the dark, getting thrown in jail by uniformed thugs. I mean, it’s bad enough the fellow had emptied his safe this afternoon … Continue reading →

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