Not many books "get" mental illness. I wrote several months ago about how Hyperbole and a Half handled depression, and I stand by my assertion that it is one of the best depictions of mental illness I've ever seen. That being said, Monica Byrne's The Girl in the Road is runner-up, beaten by Allie Brosh's graphic novel memoir by … Continue reading The Girl in the Road: A Review
I've read plenty of books with anti-capitalist themes, but not one has been so fantastic as John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. It was unexpectedly post-apocalyptic, at times funny, and it brought the finer points of my pro-worker politics to light. This, I thought, is perfect. This is why I feel the way I feel. … Continue reading The Grapes of Wrath: A Review
Photography is huge on the Internet. Websites are in constant need of images with higher resolutions, and the tastes of the audience --- which determine which images get clicks and which don't --- change frequently. When you start blogging, finding free images for your blog can be one of the most intimidating tasks you face. This guide … Continue reading How to Find Free Images for Your Blog
After watching Predestination, I knew I wanted to read "All You Zombies." That I am not a fan of Robert A. Heinlein is well-documented. However, the film's plot --- which was knit together in classic science fiction style --- drew me to the author for another go. Unfortunately, where the film is a thrill-ride through … Continue reading All You Zombies: A Review
When I first sat down to start a blog, I knew that I wanted those big, pretty images I saw on other people's websites, but I had no clue how to get them. I knew I had to pay - in money or attribution - to use images that weren't mine, but I didn't know … Continue reading A Guide to Image Licensing for Bloggers