Monthly Archives: April 2014
Web Wanderings: Fencing – Slow-mo Replay
I’ve got nothing today, so have some gratuitous gratuitious swordplay instead. I took fencing in college, and it’s amazing how closely this resembles some of my matches: Oh, while we’re at it, there’s this insidious work of evil: And finally, … Continue reading
This doesn’t bother you?
Much has been made of the racist remarks made by the owner of the LA Clippers basketball team. Very little has been made of the fact that his remarks came during a private conversation which he was not aware was … Continue reading
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There’s always a buyer somewhere
I never would have thought there’d be a market for tumbleweeds, but…well, there is. It just goes to show you the world will always be stranger than we can imagine.
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Help Robison Wells
I’ve never read a Robison Wells book, but I’m familiar with him as a person. He’s active in the local writers scene, and a rather brave guy to go public about his mental disorders. Unfortunately, his issues have cost him … Continue reading
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Traffic anarchy
Think traffic/drivers are bad where you live? Try Meskel Square in Kera, Ethiopia. It’s amazing there aren’t continual wrecks. It’s also somewhat hypnotic to watch:
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Who do I appear to be?
You’re probably already getting tired of me talking about “Pattern Recognition”, but bear with me. Like most books we read multiple times, we pick out different things at different times–a reflection on who we are and what’s on our minds … Continue reading
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The world of Cayce Pollard
I’m listening to William Gibson’s “Pattern Recognition” again, narrated by Shelly Frasier. I’ve never actually read this book, and the other Gibson books I’ve read I’ve not liked so much. Perhaps Gibson is akin to Shakespeare–best heard spoken. I can’t … Continue reading
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Where it’s at
I just spent over a week and a half with my family. It was an interesting vacation. The first official day of vacation I wasn’t so sure I wouldn’t have preferred being back at work. No need for details, but … Continue reading
New computer
I got a new family computer over the weekend. Anyone who has changed computers knows that this is second only to actually moving in its ability to disrupt family life. Fortunately I’m also on vacation, so I’ve got time to … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Shadow Throne, by Jennifer A Nielsen
“The Shadow Throne” is the third and final book of The Ascendance Trilogy, by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Our family had been anxiously awaiting this book after finishing the first two books in the series last year. Sometimes it’s good to … Continue reading
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