If you’re a fan of fantasy and steampunk, then you’ll want to know that Elizabeth Bear’s New Amsterdam will soon be available at Subterranean Press.
I loved this book. It was sort of a cross between Ellen Kushner and Kate Ross, and one of the best books I read last year.
My only problem is that I [...]
Looks like I’ve made it through today without breaking anyt
Things I considered doing with our tax rebate check:
1) Get the house resided
2) Replace the sofa
3) Get Michael a new computer
4) Upgrade our cell phones
Things I was not planning on doing with our tax rebate check:
Repair or replace the wood stove.
Yes ladies and gentlemen, I–your gracious host–managed to break the wood stove this morning. It [...]
So…. I’ve signed up for a writing game with the Whateverettes et al. And YOU are invited to participate.
Rules and list of participants are here.
If you’d like the play along, make a comment on Nathan’s blog before noon (EST) on Sunday.
It’s most likely going to be silly, so don’t be afraid to jump in even [...]
Holy Cow!
As if the morning wasn’t rough enough, as soon as I got my computer on, I got an IM from the GA at the front desk that there were two cops in the facility.
And they were there to proctor an exam or something.
Or maybe protect a teacher or student.
That of course got an, [...]
Is this:
Daisy (not her real name) plopped down and stretched out.
“Really,” she said, “it’s just a job. I got tired of givin’ it away for free, y’know? They’re always buzzing in and out, and it’s always take, take take. Well I’ve had it with all that bullshit. I decided that this time I’d get something [...]
The changes I tried to make earlier are now implemented.
If you look at the sidebar (sweeps arms to point to the viewers right) and look at the recent comment listing, you’ll notice the new and improved comment listing. Not only does it update immediately, but you can now scroll through and see this last 50 [...]
the reunion band that Hendrix plays in headlines in venues neither you nor I nor anyone else on earth can reach
That comment on Nathan’s site dropped an idea in my head. Since I have nothing else for you today, here’s the result:
Vince pulled aside the curtains and stepped into the darkened room, dragging a large [...]
This is amusing only if you were reading yesterday’s comments.
sericeous \suh-RISH-us\ adjective
: covered with fine silky hair
Example sentence:
The shapes of the aster’s sericeous leaves range from lanceolate or oblong to broadly elliptic.
Did you know?
In the writings of the ancient [...]
S made some crocus pr0n for me!
I just KNEW flowers were all flaunting their naughty bits for something other than the birds and the bees!
Trying to learn new things.
If the website freaks out, refresh and it’ll probably be fixed.
ADDENDUM the First:
Nevermind. I don’t have the patience to fight with php today.
There was an interesting article on memory I read a last week, and I meant to make note of it, but… errr… forgot. So after the subject came up elsewhere, I’m going to mention it now… before I forget again.
…memory is of two minds–that is, memories are captured and recorded separately and differently in two [...]
Since we’ve got down time this week, one of the things I’m trying to do is become more familiar with Photoshop. So, I’ve been playing around and trying things out, and as a result I’ve got lots of new headers for the weblog. I’m going to work on some larger images from the splash page [...]
So I’ve been vindicated!
Not only are flowers pretty and pleasant smelling, but they may also boost your mood!
So I have been justified in buying flowers all winter long! And in all the time and money I spend for my garden! Yippee!
Now if only my flowers were ready to bloom…
Even though I have to work.
Is this an awesome week or what?
Happy Easter to those who celebrate.
I almost didn’t post this, but decided that today isn’t the day for my own personal beliefs and doubts to e important.
Even when it isn’t.
Jim at Wabi-Sabi made it to the Obama speech in Charleston last week, and has some thoughts on the matter and some pictures.
It’s nice to see the candidates paying attention to WV, and I can’t wait until the candidates head up this way.
I have to admit, however, that I was amused by [...]
Michael is significantly stronger than me, this is an uncontested fact. If a jar lid needs opened, a bolt or screw needs tightened, or something heavy needs lifted, he ends up on the job.
This is not to say I am incapable of these things, only that things I bolt sometimes work their way loose, and [...]
While going through the great CD and DVD organizing project, I found several things that I have NO IDEA why they are in my house.
So if anyone wants ‘em, you give me shipping and I’ll send ‘em to you. Alternatively, you can come to my house and pick them up.
(more…)
The following conversation happened as we were coming home from the grocery store. Note of importance: My grandmother is very Catholic.
Michelle: What are you making for lunch?
Michael: I dunno.
Michelle: What are you making for lunch that that’s fish or vegetarian?
Michael: Oh. I don’t know.
Michelle: We could get take-out from Flying Fish.
Michael: YES! And I could [...]
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