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Image via technabob.com Many years ago, an article about 3D video game characters (this one?) introduced me to the uncanny valley concept. To borrow Wikipedia’s summary, “The uncanny valley is a hypothesis in the field of robotics and 3D computer animation which holds that when human replicas look and act almost, but not perfectly, [...] 
Many years ago, I received a tearful phone call from my little sister, Rachel. “Becky?” she said, voice quavering. My heart stopped, and I steeled myself for terrible news. Rachel sniffled, then wailed,“PINAFORE DIED!” Pinafore was my pet rat. Unable to stand, I crumpled to the floor and sobbed hysterically. Then-boyfriend Grackle was standing nearby [...] 
Yesterday, long-long-longtime reader and friend Jacob alerted me to the fact that if you search Facebook for Janey Atkinson, you will find a number of my bald-era photos from over the years— plus lots of charming comments about my looks, accepted with humble thanks from “Janey.” Plenty more where that [...] 
Today, I attended a friend’s music class for preschoolers. I needed an outfit that would 1) allow me to sit on the floor gracefully 2) have a high enough neckline to prevent flashing anyone and 3) prevent me from sweating to death on the walk to my friend’s studio. Two out of three ain’t bad; [...] 
My mother doesn’t like wearing much brown; she says it makes her feel like a little brown wren. Having inherited her medium-brown hair, I sympathize— though neither of us are half so cute as a real wren. Troglodytes aedon There’s no competing with that. Today, I submitted job applications and [...] 
Image by Jeff Poskanzer via Wikimedia Commons
Far Away Literary Magazine‘s new issue is now online, and guess whose story made the grade? Katie asked me to submit a true story from my life. I waited until the last possible minute, stayed up late, and sent in “Glass: It’s What’s for Dinner.” Hardcore [...] 
Years ago, my big sister told me about YouTube— this website where one could watch short video clips. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Clearly, my imagination was broken; I saw no use in such a thing. I did a quick check for Dobie Gillis clips, didn’t find many, and resumed ignoring YouTube. Until the fateful [...] 
Does this panda look familiar? (image source) Somehow, I completely forgot the World Wildlife Fund existed until I ran into this: No matter how many times I watch this video, it still dazzles me. Yes, I dazzle easily, but let’s consider that a virtue. [...] 
Today, a good friend took me out for lunch. This allowed me to talk with a lovely person AND eat delicious food AND wear interesting clothes AND leave the gosh darn house. Having been unemployed for slightly over a month, even leaving the house is more excitement than I can stand.
Yesterday, I left Victoria a comment mentioning (boasting?) that I was on Day 6 of my month of vegan eating with nary a slip-up, hiccup, or setback. Within moments, a mysterious box appeared on my doorstep. A care package from my mother! What could it possibly contain?
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