• Geek Out!

    Still No Amazon Affiliates Love For Illinois

    As a resident of Illinois, I can’t participate in the Amazon Affiliates program due to a law passed in the state awhile back that was supposed to protect brick-and-mortar businesses from online businesses that didn’t charge Illinois tax. I thought maybe that might have changed since there had been some stories about the law being ruled unconstitutional, but not according to this newly updated boilerplate from the Amazon Affiliates page. I still get their emails, I just have to keep hoping this will change someday. In addition, if at any time following your enrollment in the Program you become a…

  • Books - Mini-Posts

    All the Essential Science Fiction and Fantasy Books That Are Coming in 2013

    This year’s science fiction books are going to rock. John Scalzi returns to the Old Man’s War universe, there’s a brand new Neil Gaiman novel, and Stephen King’s long-awaited sequel to The Shining. Plus brand new books from Austin Grossman, Nalo Hopkinson, Christopher Priest, Diana Gabaldon, Robert J. Sawyer, Joe Hill… and J.R.R. Tolkien? via All the Essential Science Fiction and Fantasy Books That Are Coming in 2013 So here’s a list of things for me to think about reading this year instead!

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    The Guardian’s 1000 novels everyone must read: the definitive list (from 2009)

    How many of these books have you read? How many would you like to read? I’ve read a small fraction of the books on this list, but a whole lot more authors and books are missing in action. Admittedly, this list is pretty heavy on British authors. Selected by the Guardian’s Review team and a panel of expert judges, this list includes only novels – no memoirs, no short stories, no long poems – from any decade and in any language. Originally published in thematic supplements – love, crime, comedy, family and self, state of the nation, science fiction and…

  • Today

    Things Done, Things Left Undone for January 8 2013

    Things Done Tidied house with David for Wednesday’s cleaning ladies Cleaned out a couple of boxes in basement and reorganized a bit Repacked Christmas ornaments in a bigger tub (except for Mom’s figurines) Hung out with friends online listening to music, because laughter is GOOD FOR YOU Hugged my husband David because I love him very much Did my oral care stuff Listened to even more music, which makes me happeh Collected more items for donation or disposal YAY Tweeted to an astronaut, IN SPACE, about the song he recorded IN SPACE Things Left Undone Church website and Facebook page…

  • Today

    Things Done for January 6 2013 #fb

    Things Done Uploaded Christmas pictures to the St Nick’s Facebook page Dinner with Mitch and Gloria, played with my doggie schniece, Rosie Went to church and sang, sang, sang. Choir mistress cracked the whip! Did all my post-op oral care stuff morning and evening Shhh! We’re growing bone. It’s like backfilling your gums, people Things Left Undone Work on new web graphic for St Nick’s website. Update blog, ditto Need pack away Christmas box and last of the ornaments Need reorganize boxes in basement Inspired by a Facebook post by Gillian Horvath; list accomplishments daily. Some days, getting out of…

  • Mini-Posts

    Honour McMillan: No Second Amendment In Second Life

    I hope the griefer kids are happy, they're getting lots of attention. Can't wait til they're back in school (likely college, less likely that theyre fullly employed) #SecondLife #Griefing Embedded Link There is no Second Ammendment in Second Life; Crimes & the Lack of Punishment Rosemist Isle (moderate) You might, once you’ve read this post, think I chose the location and photos for today as a counterpoint to my thoughts. The truth is that I immersed myself in the la… Google+: View post on Google+