Tag Archives: technology

Tears in Rain: Blade Runner (1982) from a queer perspective

Posted on October 11, 2017 by garpinbc

Anyone who is a fan of original the Blade Runner is familiar with its history: It was box office flop when it was released in 1982 and  got a second life when it was released on video—one of the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Movies, Queer Culture, The Eighties | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Secret Life of Douchebags and the Girls that Love Them

Posted on July 1, 2016 by garpinbc

American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers by Nancy Jo Sales My rating: 4 of 5 stars American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers is one of the most depressing books I have read … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Current Events, Sociology | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In your face!

Posted on March 16, 2016 by garpinbc

I work as a technical writer which is the best job I’ve ever had. Not only do I get to write for a living, but I get to use my brain so I can explain how things work to people … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Uncategorized, Work | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Purge Report: All My Children

Posted on November 9, 2014 by garpinbc

This is part of an ongoing series of blog posts about things I’m purging from my apartment and why I’m getting rid of them.  The first time heard about the Amazon Kindle I was offended. I thought, “Amazon has gone … Continue reading →

Posted in The Purge Report | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment