Lilith Saintcrow's Blog, page 136
August 31, 2018
Optimism
Life finds a way. Always.
August 30, 2018
Plausible or Otherwise
I finished Halberstam’s The Coldest Winter last night, and closed the book with a precise, leaking anger. My grandfather was in the Korean War, and he would never talk about it–at least, not sober, not until the last time I saw him before he died. “It was cold, and it was hell,” was all he’d …
August 28, 2018
Acid-Test Conditions
© Donfink | Dreamstime Stock Photos I thought I lost my socks under my desk, but when I surfaced to look for a flashlight, I found out I’d put them right next to my coffee mug. I suspect that’s just how today’s going to be. Sir Boxnoggin is In A Mood, Miss B is likewise …
August 27, 2018
Last Minute Run
Sir Boxnoggin has thrown himself dramatically on the floor in the hall. He knows I have my running shoes on and my hair braided, and he is determined not to be left behind. Little does he know he’s the one chosen to come with me today, which means Miss B will nip and hip-check him …
August 24, 2018
Gno More Gnomes
I almost, almost bought one of these. The only thing that stopped me was the thought of what Phil would say, seeing one of his brethren dangling so. (And Willard, of course, cannot be trusted.) Emphysema Joe wouldn’t mind so much, since he’s a live-and-let-live sort, but the rest of the gnome population would take …
August 23, 2018
Squirrel vs Pole, Part V
The smoke has somewhat cleared, we’re supposed to get a break from the heat today, and I need to grease that damn bird feeder again. Yes, it’s become a weekly necessity. …maybe I should back up. When last we spoke, I’d had a bit of a brainwave. I slathered Crisco on that damn metal pole …
August 20, 2018
Squirrel vs Pole, Part IV
Last week got away from me. There was school to prepare for, a train trip to get a certain young fellow ready for, Sir Boxnoggin to finish settling into the household, and and and. I think I’ve finally recovered from Afterwar and a long, almost fruitless wait for a publisher to get their kittens and …
August 13, 2018
Squirrel vs Pole, Part III
I have never outlined a book before; the most I do, about a third of the way into a particularly challenging project, is put some highlights in brackets further down the document to ignore when I get to those particular events. But apparently, there’s a portal fantasy with a love triangle in my head that …
August 10, 2018
Walkies
Two Black Rhino running leashes, two Ruffwear harnesses, one locking carabiner from my climbing days, and we finally have a solution for two active, inquisitive dogs at once. I really like the Black Rhino leashes; I just wish they made a dual one with a thicker belt. That’s a small quibble–with the carabiner, the leashes …
August 9, 2018
Squirrel vs. Pole, Part II
Settled in for dinner the night after Batgirl and Olsen Twins discovered the glory of the bird feeders, we were all expecting a repeat performance. Despite the mess the dashing duo made, I was even mildly amused at the prospect. My amusement lasted until we were mid-dinner, then turned to something close to terror. The …
