Archive for July, 2009

Ok world… it’s been far too long but with renewed diligence I’ll attempt to post in here more often. Today I’d simply like to bring you up-to-date with regards to my latest activities of interest. Most significantly, I’ve joined the swelling ranks of the Tweeting Twitterers of Twitter (http://twitter.com). 

My membership in the Twitter family was brought about by the recent purchase of a Blackberry Bold 9000. I love that thing and it’s become a constant companion. My dear friend, Jacqueline bought a Blackberry so I simply followed suit. She’s been quite the influence on me having also introduced me to the band Metric; a mostly Canadian punk-pop quartet whose newest album, Fantasies is regarded by yours truly as one of the finest albums to appear in recent memory. I love each and every song on the album and recommend it to everyone. They’re pretty much the only band I’d pay to see perform live at this point in my life. And yes, I follow them on Twitter (http://twitter.com/Metric).

In other news, (also Twitter related) my life-long love of chess got a much needed shot of renewed passion courtesy of Jennifer Shahade 2-time US Women’s chess champion and author of the book: Chess Bitch: Women In The Ultimate Intellectual Sport.

Chess Bitch: Women In The Ultimate Intellectual Sport

Being a newly minted female, myself, I was made aware of my glaring lack of knowledge with regards to the role women have played in the history of the royal game. Ms. Shahade’s book represents the first step in my effort to correct that oversight.

I actually haven’t read the book as yet but I have it on order and I’ll make mention of it again once I’ve had a chance to digest its contents.  BTW, should you happen to visit my Twitter page (on PC or MAC) you’ll see a picture of Supergirl acting as my background image.

I absolutely adore Supergirl! But I’ve been struck by the significant numbers of young women who never seem to have heard of her! So in my one-woman crusade to raise “the Maid of Might’s” profile, I’ve installed images of her on various site’s associated with me on the net; including Twitter and Facebook.

The short scoop is that she’s Superman’s cousin, Kara-Zor-El,  possesses all of Superman’s powers, is blond, wears the Superman logo, is on the side of right, hails from Krypton, and kicks badguy A**!  She’s “girl-power” personified and made a much welcomed return to DC Comics continuity in Jeph Loeb’s and the late Michael Turner’s: Superman | Batman: Supergirl.

I highly recommend the collected edition as a great re-introduction to my fave DC Comics hero. It’s available either as a hard cover or paperback and can be ordered through your local bookstore:

Superman | Batman: Supergirl

Well, I guess I’ve prattled on enough for this entry… maybe too much. At any rate, check these books out and I’ll make a return visit to my Blog sooner than later.

XOXO R.