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On Being Ginger
First thing's first, I will tell you that this post has some language in it and so do the videos. I am not saying that redheads have it as difficult as minority groups that deal with systemic racism or oppression, but I am using us as an example of strange things that people say or do if you stand out as different. If you're easily offended by swearing or comedy, this is not the post for you. Still there? Okay. Let's begin.
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Vampire Academy **** & Bloodlines Series ***1/2 by Richelle Mead
Hello, readers-mine. It’s been a while, so I thought that I would do something I’ve never done before. This entry is a twofer…and not just on two books, but two series written by the same author, Richelle Mead. So, here’s the thing with the Vampire Academy Series…My students told me that I should read it and I always try to keep up with what they enjoy. While the covers make this series seem like erotica for teens, it really isn’t. Is there a romance at it’s core? Sure. Is there a triangle that isn’t really a triangle? Yep. Is it playing off of the popularity of books like Twilight? Definitely. …
