Marlene Dotterer's Blog, page 83
January 21, 2012
To Do List
Fifteen minute walk
Set timer for next walk in two hours
Stretch and resistance exercises
Write: Bridgebuilders – 1000 words min.
Write: essay for birth anthology – 1000 words min.
2nd walk
Repeat as necessary
January 20, 2012
Happy Dance
Our weather remembered how to be winter…
57°F
Current: Light rain
Wind: S at 16 mph
Humidity: 90
Fri
61° | 41
Sat
55° | 39°
Sun
57° | 36°
Mon
57° | 39°
January 19, 2012
Character's Corner: Time Travel Journal Entry of Sam Altair, 19 January 1912
Received a letter from Albert (Einstein) in which he expounds upon the parallel universe theory of time travel. In particular, he takes me to task – and rightly so – for sloppy nomenclature. He reminds me that this second universe is not parallel to the original one. How could it be, when its starting point is in the other universe?
(He also wrote two pages on the question of whether or not what I've been calling the "original" universe is in fact, original. How do we know it is not itself...
January 17, 2012
A Post, in Which the Blog Owner Can Only Dog Paddle
I like blogging, but as it turns out, I'm not a chatterbox. I'm also not a true numbers person, and rarely check my stats. Which is why I'm astonished to discover I have 227 followers.
Boy, do I feel guilty.
Hi, everybody! I really am glad to see your bright faces, even if I don't say anything. Maybe I haven't had my coffee yet.
Now, I'm not going to resolve to chat more. I'm too old to change my ways. Besides I secretly believe that most of you are just as glad to not have one more post to...
January 16, 2012
Connie Willis: Grand Master – Whatever
Connie Willis: Grand Master – Whatever.
John Scalzi announces the honor for Connie Willis, who is one of the best SF authors, ever.
Congratulations, Connie!
January 14, 2012
Mama Birth: A Home Birthing OB Speaks Out-
This is an awesome post. If you have any curiosity about home or drug-free birth, this article is a must-read.
Mama Birth: A Home Birthing OB Speaks Out-.
January 11, 2012
Other Writers: Women in SF and Fantasy
Jim Hines manages to be both hilariously funny and poignant at the same time when he demonstrates the improbability of the human body actually posing like the female characters on SF&F book covers. And he didn't even have to do it top-heavy.
It's too good to pass up. If you haven't seen it, go look.
January 10, 2012
Character's Corner: Journal Entry of Casey Andrews, 10 January 1912
Mrs. Herceforth called yesterday, and as usual, provided a stimulating and amusing time of chatter. At one point, she mentioned the dinner party she hosted last week. Tom and I were not able to attend, and she said that although she missed our presence, it nevertheless gave her guests plenty of time to discuss Tom's prospects in a run for city council.
I reminded her that Tom has no desire for public office, but she only shook her head at me. It seems that the public (or a few influential...
January 9, 2012
If It's About Titanic, It's Here
This is 2012, and in April, it will be one hundred years since the RMS Titanic set off on her maiden voyage to New York. We all know how it ended.
People like to celebrate centennial events, but in this case, the word celebrate is sadly inappropriate. This event is commemorated, rather than celebrated.
It seems that everywhere I look, there's an article about another centennial Titanic event. I knew this would happen. People are fascinated with the ship, and the people who sailed on her. It...
January 6, 2012
Women in Trousers | Edwardian Promenade
Here's a bit of history for women's equality. This one asks for simple respect of the woman as a human being with a job to do.
Women in Trousers | Edwardian Promenade.
