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Reviews of recent books
Uprooted by Naomi Novik.
I actually read this last year but never got around to putting up any comments so this is done from memory.
A nice fantasy story, it was nominated for the 2016 Hugo Awards for best novel.
A well developed plot that moves along at a good clip. Naomi holds the reader’s attention while not burden you with too many unnecessary ( Read more... ) -
I Remember
Like most people alive today, I remember where I was 15 years ago.
I remember watching the second plane hit the tower.
I remember the fear: Fear that did not diminish as the day turned into weeks as we all tried to understand what had happened.
I remember not being able to reach people in certain areas as phone lines were overburdened.
I remember and ( Read more... ) -
I knew it was going to happen
There is an open field across the street from my office. Not too long after I got my camera, I decided to wander over and see what was there. I found Tuscarora Creek just on the other side of the field. I started going over from time to time during lunch to enjoy this small bit of nature, an oasis of calm in this chaotic world.
Over the years I ( Read more... ) -
The Mote in All Our Eyes
haikujaguar makes some very interesting observations in her blog post the other day. The dear lady remained calm and polite during the landslide the followed. I commend her.
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Originally posted by haikujaguar at The Mote in All Our Eyes
This seems a good time for this, if ever there is a good time for it. It is certainly (and depressingly, as usual) a ( Read more... ) -
side row, lodge seat view
From late May through early August, I had a side row, lodge seat view of nature’s beauty.
The parking garage at my office complex is popular with several bird species. Over the years, I have seen signs of nest on the braces, but have never been able to get a good view.
This is a fairly common sight in Spring.
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You're going to the moon! What do you pack?
Doing some blogwalking and ran across this question: You're going to the moon! What do you pack?
Wow. Interesting question, there are a lot of variables to consider. The first thought that jumps to my mind is “What’s my weight limit? Can I take my cat?” Yep, the cat. Me w/o cat is unthinkable.
Next thought: I’m going to assume that ( Read more... ) -
The Horsemen of the Hypocalypse: A Revised Guide for Evil Overlords Tedd Roberts
This is simply too good not to share.
The post itself is a riot, but some of the comments will slay you. :-D
The Horsemen of the Hypocalypse: A Revised Guide for Evil Overlords
Tedd Roberts
My friends and I have often been called the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. After all, between us we have mad scientists, mad medic, mad pilot, mad students ( Read more... ) -
A Sad Day on Rocky Top
Legendary Head Coach Pat Head Summitt passed away this morning. Reports are saying it is due to complications of her Early On Set Dementia Alzheimer Type.
There are articles all over the net today but I think this is one of the best. http://www.knoxnews.com/sports/vols/columnists/john-adams/384653011.xhtml
Mr. Adams talks about Pat off ( Read more... )
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