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Not enough time for a proper Worldcon update -- but just a quick note to say that, as usual, Worldcon was amazing. You will have to rely on, hrm, Gail for proper updates at this time, because I'm running around like a mad thing, both during the work day and after. We're on a tight deadline for the magazine, what with all the cons going around. ( ( Read more... )

I'm feeling better these days. . . still a lot going on, some of it estate-related. Much to do. Took time off from work this month to deal with Mom's back taxes (set me back $700 and a few days, but saves the estate thousands, since she owed nothing -- it just had to be proved. Wish she'd done it while she was alive. . . I kept telling her to ( Read more... )

All right, folks - there will be a Locus table at Baycon, in the dealer's room! Please plan to stop by, and if you've been waiting to subscribe, now is the time. It's $60 for a year periodicals rate, $68 first class, $34 for six issues. You can see the full price list online. You can also pick up some pretty cool advance reading copies and/or ( Read more... )

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In other news, I have become obsessed with etsy.com. Etsy etsy etsy! To etsy. It is now a verb. I've set up an etsy treasury (they're hard to get and remain on the site only briefly -- this one will vanish tomorrow AM). The theme is: Steampunk Corsets. Please to visit and check out the amazing artists.

The sick, I haz it.

Flu (contracted b/c Mom not around to nag me to get flu shots.)

In the meantime, a pic from the scattering ceremony earlier in February (click for bigger version):

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My mother passed away around 8:35 PM on Jan 7, 2007. Have no words.

My brains. Are made. Of goo.

I'm alive, and I have an internet connection! Both good things. Back from the connectivity hiatus I've been forced to endure. . . settling in to my new condo, with the help of her Willowness. Just too tired to comment further. . . but I'm alive, and happy. Love you all!

the Phran