Somebody smack me the next time I say, "I don't write short stories." I've been cleaning out some files today, and I have four completed drafts, four in progress, and over a dozen half-baked ideas. Clearly I do write short stories. I just don't finish them, or do anything with … [Read more...] about Short stuff
The Outback Stars
I stayed up until 4 a.m. finishing Sandra McDonald's The Outback Stars. I really didn't mean to, but I kept thinking, "maybe the next chapter will resolve x," and the next thing I knew I was done. It's not without flaws; the mystical elements didn't always mesh smoothly with the … [Read more...] about The Outback Stars
Jonathan Coulton covers ‘You Oughta Know’
Jonathan Coulton covers 'You Oughta Know' — you might remember his delightful 'Codemonkey' … [Read more...] about Jonathan Coulton covers ‘You Oughta Know’
Who Is Sick?
Who Is Sick? — report your symptoms, see who else is sick in your area. … [Read more...] about Who Is Sick?
Novel in 90: Victory is mine
Day 90, 67,831 words. The novel isn't actually done yet, but I'm taking a few days off before I come back and figure out how to finish this mess. … [Read more...] about Novel in 90: Victory is mine
Hair, less of it, on my head
I'm telling people at the office that I let Michael try out his new weed whacker in the vicinity of my head, but I actually paid someone to chop off half my hair. I think I like it. It's in my face quite a bit, because I now have those sweepy bangs everyone else in the world has … [Read more...] about Hair, less of it, on my head
Patti Smith covers ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ with a banjo.
Patti Smith covers 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' with a banjo and rocks it, of course. (via Bear) … [Read more...] about Patti Smith covers ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ with a banjo.
Complete Buffy DVD set for $100
Complete Buffy DVD set for $100. — Today only at Amazon. … [Read more...] about Complete Buffy DVD set for $100
I can’t see straight.
That's not just a figure of speech. I can't focus on things properly, and it's been getting worse. I went back to my regular eye doctor… oh, two or three times after my regular checkup in November; I've lost track now. He made a minor adjustment to my prescription the … [Read more...] about I can’t see straight.
Zoom, zoom!
Man, it's good to have Nathan Fillion back on my TV. Let's hope Fox has grown a brain among at least one of its executives sometime in the last five years. … [Read more...] about Zoom, zoom!
