So a new anthology is out called Twenty Epics. It's a cool concept of writing epics that are only 30 pages. I've not read it yet, but have been anticipating it since I was pointed to the concept/guidelines ( Read more... )

There's an interesting interview with Nobel Prize winner, Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, in the NYTimes ( Read more... )

My mom called yesterday saying, "I have some surprising news." (said in the tone reserved for announcing births, weddings, etc ( Read more... )

So the speech in this entry ( Read more... )

As per jamiam, posting a poem in your LJ is a way to celebrate National Poetry Month ( Read more... )

With the lack of rain this year, I despaired of seeing any flowers this spring. However, I think a few have responded to the late coming sprinkles of a few weeks ago. There's now some pink and white Fairy Dusters, some yellow globe mallows, and some pretty purple flowers blooming along the road. Some of them are a little hard to see, but it ( Read more... )

Since I'm too lame to think up something of my own, I'll just link to one of the jokes we found amusing today:

http://www.google.com/romance/

Although, WTG, r-eventide!

I've only seen a few episodes of this, but I'm sure some of you out there (*cough* smor *cough*) may find this amusing. ;) My fiance got Sam as his. I always did find Daniel cute.

Your results:
You are Daniel Jackson
Daniel Jackson
75%
Samantha Carter
62%
Thor
52%
Jack O'Neill
41%
Dr. Frasier
40%
Teal'c
37%
General Hammond
30%
A Goa'uld ( Read more... )

Unlike the cool people (jamiam and secritcrush), I get this... I'm afraid this says something, like I shouldn't wear red anymore.

Your results:
You are An Expendable Character (Redshirt)
An Expendable Character (Redshirt)
70%
Uhura
55%
Deanna Troi
55%
Beverly Crusher
55%
Data
47%
James T. Kirk (Captain)
45%
Chekov
45%
Spock
42%
Will Riker
40%
Geordi ( Read more... )

Yep, the two girl kitties tried to kill me tonight ( Read more... )