*spoilers* Iron Widow is a YA Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid’s Tale retelling of the rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. The series follows an 18-year-old re-imagining of her as she avenges her sister’s murder by an intensely patriarchal military system that pairs boys and girls up to pilot giantContinue reading “Loving the “unlikeable””
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How to (not) use your laptop wisely
Full disclosure: I am Banana, except for frequently forgetting to backup.
Twelve Days of Chaos
When Chaotic Good meets the Twelve Days of Christmas.
An Apple a Day…
Very silly, but does include medical-ish scenes.
Halloween Tribute
My tribute to the Great Pumpkin and all who celebrate.
Fenrir
When you adopt your pet, make sure you’re just adopting a pet, and not an agent of Ragnorak. Because a puppy isn’t just for Christmas (or Halloween).
Fun (?) with Flat Pack
When it comes to IKEA, I’m Banana. I don’t know anyone who’s Apple when it comes to deliveries.
There are 2 types of tourist…
By request: what happens when a grumpy banana and a very optimistic apple visit Australia? (Please note: I’ve never been to Australia and am *not* a zoologist.)
Library
The library can be soothing for some, stressful for others. NEVER try and jump the hold queue.
Not the villain
I love museums. Haven’t been to one in a loooong while. And of course sometimes they’re too crowded to enjoy quietly. I LOVE the British Museum, but let’s face it, some of their collections were, basically, stolen. Anyway, it’s Banana’s birthday!
Orazia Mortimer 