I love to cook, and so I love things that make cooking new, interesting, or easier. Image courtesy of amazon.com.

Back from a forced hiatus, I consider the magnitude of my own dependence on technology and what it means for those of limited means.

The First Amendment is not a shield to be used to protect bigotry, racism, or hatred. It's time we put a stop to that kind of behavior.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. For me, when I was a child, it was a crystal clear, starry night sky. Now that source is gone.

It's time to stop the endless, predictable cycle of responses to school shootings and do something about it instead. Kids deserve safety.

A legend lost, but not forgotten. Stan Lee was an icon and an inspiration. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

In honor of Veteran's Day, I choose to remember the good. We call it "The White Navy Bean" story and it's as funny today as it was then.

McDonald's CEO Stephen Easterbrook was fired for violating company policy. What does that mean for corporate culture?

Halloween is my favorite holiday. Every year I have things I do, like make a costume and pass out candy. It's tradition. How about you?

Fallout 76 is back in the news again. This time Bethesda wants you to subscribe to what they should have put in the game at launch.

Today was profound, and I felt it warranted a bit more than I usually post.

International #DayoftheGirl is here! To honor it I decided to talk a little about my inspiration as a girl. Image courtesy of starwars.com.

The word "censorship" is anathema to journalism, and it should be. Yet now it's rearing its ugly head and all thanks to China.

Power is out in Northern California. Most people don't know how to handle life without electricity.

Technology grows faster than we can keep up with at times. Amazon's announcement of a Kindle designed for kids is a fantastic thing.

October is Halloween season, and in honor of that, I'm taking a moment to talk about one of my favorite hobbies: cosplay.

Banned books are dangerous. Not because of their content, but because of what is implicit in trying to remove them from our awareness.

Journalistic integrity is not a thing of the past, but it is under attack. We need to take a serious look at it before it's too late.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Sexism happens. Sometimes it's subtle. Sometimes it's not. We are long overdue for addressing it properly.