Hey, did you know there’s a new, two-volume biography of Robert A. Heinlein being published by Tor Books this year? Just thought I’d mention that. No particular reason. Also, I really do like living in the Portland area. All my…
Year: 2010
Book Report: The Yiddish Policemen’s Union
This book was not to my taste. Don’t get me wrong: I respect Chabon’s skill, but his particular style is not for me. Often, instead of drawing me into the narrative, I found the long descriptive passages pushing me away….
Comic Book Report: Checkmate Vol. 3: Fall of the Wall
I’m not really spoiling anything when I tell you that the “Wall” in the title refers to Amanda Waller, Checkmate’s “White Queen.” I mean, the cover image tells you that. And you know she’ll be back. That gal always manages…
The Hump Day Report
Woke up early-ish this morning to take Tye to the vet for another ECG (result: he responded normally to atropine, so apparently he just has a slow resting heart rate), then played hooky in the afternoon to go see Scott…
Comic Book Report: Justice Society of America: Thy Kingdom Come
It’s an interesting idea: a nested sequel to Kingdom Come, using the ol’ parallel-universe trick to tell a story in one reality which takes place in the blink of an eye in another reality. Using the Justice Society of America…
SnoutCast #29: “GC Karma’s Gonna Get You”
It’s not that we can’t come up with original content on our own. It’s just so much easier to read and respond to our listeners’ insightful feedback. Thanks, listeners! [ Download mp3 – 36 MB ] 00:00 – Random Teaser™:…
Pastis Loves Feghoots
Because I’m usually checking my e-mail, playing with my iPhone, or staring off into space during breakfast, D tends to read through the morning newspaper much faster than I do. (She also skips the opinion section, but that’s another story.)…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Who’s Your Daddy?”
Thank you for reading. I have anticipated your questions, and supplied answers below: I apologize for the title. Deal with it. This is the opening scene of a longer story (a work in progress). Maybe he’s Jewish. Does it matter?…
SnoutCast #28: “Application Rumination”
That’s right: this week’s podcast is early. You’re welcome. [ Download mp3 – 34 MB ] 00:59 – “literal”01:21 – Listener Mail: Rachel brings up some very good issues!03:55 – reading list: Punished by Rewards, The Upside of Irrationality, Drive05:13…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Out of the Frying Pan”
Did you know that one of Leonard Nimoy’s first film roles was one of the titular space invaders in the Republic serial “Zombies of the Stratosphere?” http://youtu.be/DYUS0qN1NFU Read “Out of the Frying Pan” at 512 Words or Fewer