Archive for February, 2008
« Previous EntriesThe Experiment’s Over
Friday, February 29th, 2008I wondered how long it would take. Evidently the answer is “about sixteen years.” Depending on whether you think democracy ended in Russia once Putin was elected, that is, or whether you think the death’s been more recent, such as when he anointed his successor. Either way, it’s pretty clear that Russian democracy has folded, [...]
Writing Processes
Thursday, February 28th, 2008I don’t talk about this stuff often, mostly because I’m not sure it’s of much interest to but a handful of other aspiring novelists–since I’m only aspiring. But, I observed some things about process today that are true for me. Might not be for others, who knows. So, today I found myself sitting in a [...]
For Great Justice
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008I don’t know why this still amuses me. Much of the internet says it should be on the outs, now. It’s so old, and all that. I think I first saw it over six years ago. Just in case you’ve never heard of it, here’s an explanatory link.
The Kids
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008Okay, so, time for an update on the kids. Both of them are healthy, for now, for the first time in forever. I mean, I think they both were when we left them with my folks in January for ConFusion. But otherwise, one or the other seem to have been sick for quite some time [...]
In Defense of Independence Day
Monday, February 25th, 2008Not the holiday, of course, the movie. First, I love the movie because Marine aviators are the big damn heroes. Not that I’m a big fan of Air Wingers in general, being the good grunt I am, but it’s always nice to see the Marines as heroes… and Independence Day might get kudos for being [...]
Two Things, and a Picture
Monday, February 25th, 2008That makes a post, right? Right. Okay, thing one: I’m pretty bummed that Juno did not win Best Picture last night. Hooray for the writing award, (though Nick Mamatas was less than impressed, though he usually is) but I was hoping to see it win Best Picture. I actually haven’t seen any of the other [...]
SFWA Hilarity
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Personal Hero Charles Coleman Finlay has written a nice little Walter Mitty pastiche starring one Andrew Burt. I think Charlie’s absolutely right, in his little postscript–I think this is absolutely how Burt sees himself in this whole process. Also via the flist, Jeremy Tolbert provides some awesome campaign posters, just like the one on display [...]
MythBusters and MacGyver
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008I’m in some kind of nerd nirvana right now.
When I Was Young(er)
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Sometimes, XKCD just speaks to me. Not often, because I’m not a huge math/physics nerd, but sometimes. And happily, unlike Cory Doctorow, I’ve more-or-less managed to keep that resolution for the past year or two.
SFWA Watching
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008My favorite spectator sport is about to get into swing again. No, not baseball, though I’m looking forward to that, too. I’m talking about SFWA Stuff! Yes, a new SFWA election season is rolling toward us and I, for one, am excited beyond words. Why? Because Andrew Burt has announced his candidacy for President. Not [...]
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