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So, I went to the optometrist last week, and he informed me that I now need bifocals. He says that this isn't unusual for people my age (past 40) and for my profession (editor), although most folks don't need them until their late 40s ( Read more... )

Hey folks, does anyone have any suggestions for a good fantasy series? Just to give you an idea of my tastes, I like fantasy authors such as Raymond Feist, Bob Howard, David Eddings, George R.R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, and, of course, the grandmaster himself, J.R.R. Tolkien.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Just in case folks hear about this second-hand, I want folks to know that I'm okay ( Read more... )

I just started reading a new book called REALITY IS BROKEN by Jane McGonigal, who is the Director of Game Research and Development at the Institute for the Future. She posits that one of the reasons so many people play games now (and the number is steadily increasing) in lieu of other activities is that real life does not challenge us in ways that ( Read more... )

There is a Dresden short story collection called SIDE JOBS coming out next Tuesday. It collects all the Dresden short stories published to date, plus two new ones. SO, you Harry D fans go get your reading on!

Other than that, I'm OK.

As I approach my birthday, I've noticed that my touch of gray has become a mass of gray hair, and considerably so since last year. I'm silvered and gray over most of my head now, and my beard has more gray, silver, and white than it did before ( Read more... )

Just wanted folks to know that I'm still alive. Not much going on here, but that can be a good thing. :)

Attention Harry Dresden fans who are also gamers: The DRESDEN FILES RPG came out this week. It's a two-volume set that is in full color and is printed on glossy paper. It's based on the FATE system (SPIRIT OF THE CENTURY), which is based on FUDGE. It looks beautiful, and is well written. The meta-presentation of the game is amusing: Billy the ( Read more... )

I paid off my car! Yay!