Tutorial: Make a Customized Google Plus Profile Page

Amy Tucker Google Plus Profile

If you’re one of the millions of folks using Google + right now, you’re well-acquainted with users’ profile pages. If you’re not on Google + yet, the profile page [or whatever it’s technically called] looks a lot like Facebook in that there is a profile picture on the left and then a row of images… Continue reading Tutorial: Make a Customized Google Plus Profile Page

Zombies To Terrorize Playstation Home and Five New Dead Island Images

Dead Island Playstation Home Start Screen

Playstation Home bores me to freakin’ tears. So much so that I uninstalled it from Steve over a year ago. But as much as I dislike it, I’m considering putting Playstation Home back on Steve now that I’ve read this press release from Deep Silver about Dead Island and Home Square. I mean, come on!… Continue reading Zombies To Terrorize Playstation Home and Five New Dead Island Images

Batman: Arkham City Penguin Reveal Trailer and Collector’s Edition Announced

Ollie in batman shirt

When I watched a demo of Arkham City at E3, it got me all hot and bothered–especially Catwoman. We got to see Penguin and I loved him with his nasty little black heart and monocle. Now he’s been super duper confirmed to the world in this trailer released yesterday. I’m so excited about this I… Continue reading Batman: Arkham City Penguin Reveal Trailer and Collector’s Edition Announced

What’s Your Perfect Job?

Steve Jobs doll.

I never planned to write for a living but here I am; I planned on being a doctor or vet. A couple of doctors I’ve spoken with wanted to be writers. I guess even folks with the “perfect” jobs can want something else. Mom probably should have opened up a restaurant and I know for sure… Continue reading What’s Your Perfect Job?

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Dreams That Won’t Go Away: Cheese Crackers and My Dead Step-Father

Insomnia Motel

There are two things I’ve come to realize tonight–I’m writing this the night before you’ll read it. I have rediscovered my love for saltine crackers and cheese slices though my tastes have been refined to whole wheat saltines and premium cheese slices if any presliced cheese can be considered “premium.” I have developed a very… Continue reading Dreams That Won’t Go Away: Cheese Crackers and My Dead Step-Father

I Spank My Kids

Storm Trooper Spanking

Spanking is one of those issues in parenting that’s best not talked about unless you’re ready to hear some extremely vocal opinions. Just like “natural” birth. And breastfeeding. And bottle feeding. And circumcision. And daycare. And how much TV your kids watch. And candy. I’m going to stop now. Chances are good you’re a parent… Continue reading I Spank My Kids

Falling

Falling

What is it about someone that makes you fall so hard that it hurts? Your stomach churns and pitches. You yearn to be near them. The pure elation of it all is staggering. How in the world could you be so lucky to find this one absolutely perfect person? This person who loves you absolutely,… Continue reading Falling