Towanda Jane's Page

I've been crazed and busy all through May and June, not able to update this blog as much as I wanted to. But, I write now from my childhood bedroom -- I've been "on vacation" for the past week and a half. It hasn't been very restful... here's why:As a freelance writer I hardly ever get to actually completely take time off. So on my vacation I've been working about six hours every day. The trade-off for this is that when I'm not on vacation I get to sleep in until 10 or 11 am and work from home…See More

Memorial Day came and went with very little whoop-de-doo over here in Oakland. Here are ten things that have my attention this week that do not suck:The U.S. Attorney opened a criminal probe of the BP oil disaster. Finally, a well thought-out and measured response to the worst environmental disaster in America's history.…See More

Like I have so much time that I should blog somewhere else in addition to Geek Girl on the Street and Adorkable Grrl Redux?Not really. But as I love the mission of Nerdfighters (less suck, more awesome!) and I've directed readers on my site to sign-up and come have fun over here, I guess I better...So here's what…See More