Due to unforeseen volcano, my husband will be spending his Saturday on a plane instead of signing books or wandering the scenic streets of Wilmington, NC with his charming wife*.

And I will be spending my Friday night and Saturday morning working on my thesis.

It's really better this way. Who needs fun?

*I was going to buy him one for the

They just think we devote too much time to "the problems of black people".

( A case study in smart people looking at data and getting it completely wrong. )

Idea stolen from badger.

rdansky gets a story in USA Today, I learn some new words, and two idiots destroy an iPad.

( Posted now because my processor is weeping bitter tears of blood. )

Poll The Proper Use of Y'All

Gr 4-7-Puzzles and basic mathematical concepts are integrated more or less seamlessly into these entertaining graphic novels. Joy, Amy, Sam, and Adam, all members of Sifu Faiza's kung fu class, demonstrate honesty, intelligence, teamwork, and efficient use of resources while solving minor mysteries in their hometown. The colorful manga-style ( Read more... )

Step 1: Follow @rdansky on Twitter.

Step 2:

Here's the clue:

Looking for song & singer "The Spirit of The Grapes of Wrath" #ffrgiveaway http://bit.ly/9UDfH0.

Look! We explain the complex problem of deciding how much freedom to give your children, explain why parents are depicted as hapless or absent in YA fiction, and give a complete history of fairy talesin two pagesLook, I wouldn't want to have to write a two-page story every day, but sheesh. Is it that people want everything explained to them in a ( Read more... )

You do!

The trade paperback of Firefly Rain by Richard Dansky debuts on Tuesday!

You can pre-order your own copy now.

Or, if you have a Twitter account, you can follow Richard (@rdansky) and follow the clues to get a free copy.

Contest details are here.

Now, who wouldn't want an awesome book with such a pretty cover???


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