Monthly Archives: July 2014

What Retirement’s Like (Some More)

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Marion

I was trying to figure out how long I’ve been retired. In October, it will be two years. And maybe, now, I’m starting to understand what it is. The first several months (okay, year) of retirement seemed pretty busy and … Continue reading →

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How I Came to Respect Ya Ya Han

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Marion

You all know I watch Syfy (don’t judge). I really like their reality competition show Face Off, and for the past two seasons I also watched their cosplay reality show, Heroes of Cosplay. I should point out that HOC was a … Continue reading →

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Lunch in Railroad Square

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Marion

After I ran errands in Santa Rosa I stopped in Railroad Square to have Thai food for lunch. Khoom Lanna is at the west end of the square, close to Depot Park. I parked and swiped my credit card, listening … Continue reading →

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Idols and Feet of Clay; Marion Zimmer Bradley

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Marion

Trigger Warning: Child Sexual Abuse In June, 2014, the daughter of fantasy writer Marion Zimmer Bradley reported that her mother abused her physically and sexually, from the time she was three until she was twelve. There has been a lot … Continue reading →

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