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Victoria "Vicky" Thripp is a thirty-two year old woman from the Midwest. In the first half of 2003 she created a WebSite, calling it "Vicky's Anime and Manga Workstation;" at the same time, she took up the unofficial position of observer of the fan community and its endless and varied drama. Fiercely independent, she has managed to remain single all these years, much to the dismay of her mother and the puzzlement of her two sisters, who have always thought Vicky a bit too nerdy for their tastes. Aside from anime, her other interests include Japanese movies (Ichii the Killer, Another Heaven, Sharkskin Man and Peach Hip Girl), celebrating with friends, writing, and reading. A city dweller for the last eight years--and loving every minute of it--she lives alone in a highrise with a couple of potted herbs (Parsley and Basil) and a few well-stocked bookshelves.

Click on any of the links below to read my latest stuff.

1. His Final Gift (Gundam Wing) -- June 20, 2003

Summary: Lady Une is about to open His Excellency's final gift. What will she find in the box?

2. Believe (Gundam Wing) -- July 4, 2003

Summary: This piece is about Mariemaia's first visit to Treize's grave.

3. Goodbye, Pero... (The Big O) -- July 18, 2003

Summary: This extrememly short but self-contained mood piece focuses on R. Dorothy Wayneright's thoughts after Pero's death. It's a little over a hundred words.

4. Burger Bliss (Cowboy Bebop) -- June 03, 2004

Summary: Ed and Ein get an unexpected boon. (This is not a pairing story)

5. Julia's Lost Diary Pages: Foreword by Faye Valentine(Cowboy Bebop) -- August 15, 2004 *NEW*

1. My Two Cents On Critiquing -- June 6, 2003

Summary: The motivation or intent behind a critique is -- in my opinion -- an often overlooked element in the act of critiquing. Read my essay to find out why I consider motive an important factor.

2. In Relena's Defense -- February 3, 2004