I’m about to make a case against authors, especially indie authors, signing in with Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited. (Yes, technically us indie authors are signing into KDP Select, which allows our books to be available on KU, but let’s keep things simple.) But, before I get to that, I’ll go ahead and state all the reasons … More Idealistically Against Unlimited
As the weather is about to turn colder and cloudier, this particular card feels even more ominous. 5 of Cups This card comes to us with messages of loss and regret. Feelings of mourning permeate it. These feeling will likely be at their strongest. With such strong negative feelings existing, it can be all too … More Tarot Tuesday: 5 of Cups
I’m sitting on a train cruising through Tokyo. There is a mist of rain falling and even that amount can cause trains to slow down. I’m using that time to continue to ponder how to make this year a more successful year than the last. This isn’t a slight against what was earned last year, … More Keeping Plans Moving
To celebrate my first day back at my regular job, let’s take a look at a card that essentially revolves around teamwork. 3 of Pentacles When drawn this card indeed suggests that the way forward lies in teamwork, but in order to make use of that teamwork you also need both skill and planning. Great … More Tarot Tuesday: 3 of Pentacles
I first started writing about tarot last summer. It seemed a perfect fit. My interest was growing, and I wanted to do something that would aid my own memory of the cards, but also share with others. But the timing could have been better. At that time I was managing a summer camp, trying to … More Tarot Tuesday: 10 of Wands
I’ve fallen off the radar for a while. Blame it all on the busy summer. And the growing bundle of love that is my daughter. And the other love that is my son. Oh, and work. And that other work. Basically, I have a lot of excuses. Some legit. Some less so. But I want … More Enough Silence!
In my first post discussing the meaning of individual tarot cards, I though it fitting to start out with a card that could represent why I might not have started in the first place. 8 of Swords To put it simply, the 8 of swords is all about feelings of fear. Looking at how the … More Tarot Tuesday: 8 of Swords
I’ve been in a bit of a Star Wars kick recently. Including watching the Rebels cartoon and appreciating it for what it is instead of being disappointed with what it isn’t. I guess that shows growth. But I still haven’t seen The Last Jedi. Until today. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Director: Rian Johnson Writer: … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Star Wars The Last Jedi
Tak wandered. It was an aimless wandering. He had never felt comfortable staying in one place for too long. Or so he told himself. That he had no home and no coin made the choice to wander that much easier. Two weeks ago he had been in a proper city that was just large enough … More The Pepper, Pt 1
Since the start of the year I started the sci-fi novel series The Expanse. After three books in a row, despite enjoying the novels, I did need a break from space. I went to the internet and found quite a bit of buzz about a new novel that instead of being rooted in A European … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: The Poppy War
