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December 31, 2012
Monday Morning Music
It’s the last Monday of 2012. And New Year’s Eve. Whaddaya know? It’s been a fun year for music, as they always are. I’ve really enjoyed having this blog so I can subject people to the tunes I like. (I’m a lazy recapper, sorry to say. Although if I have to pick favorites out of [...]
December 30, 2012
Weekly Linkroll
So, the last linkroll of 2012. Hard to believe it’s the end of the year already. Damned metabolism slowing me down and speeding up the rest of the world. At least, that’s my theory. “I don’t remember that…?” One of several blog reviews (and the funniest) that allowed me to lose any feeling of obligation [...]
December 24, 2012
Monday Morning Music
It’s Xmas Eve! Another holiday is on its way, so it seems appropriate to play something seasonal. Well, except for the fact that I’m not that fond of a lot of seasonal music. Most of it’s dull as hell and has been done to death, you know? If I never hear sleigh bells again, I [...]
December 23, 2012
Weekend Linkroll
Happy Holidays, everyone, whatever you celebrate this time of year! Belated Happy Hanukkah and Solstice! We finally have some snow here in Vermont, so it’s not looking so damned gloomy outside anymore. The brown ground and grey skies were starting to get to me. So, links. Hope you enjoy. Writer’s High Empty Pen and endorphins. [...]
December 20, 2012
The Obligatory Photo of the Author Reading Her New Book
Finished reading Substitution Cipher for the first time this afternoon. I’m pretty pleased. “So The Taino Call It” is in some very good company, and our editor Kaye Chazan did a wonderful job putting this collection together. Very neat to see the worlds that everyone has created. And reading my story in print, as opposed [...]
December 18, 2012
There’s a Little Real History in my Alternate History #5
…at the heart of each story is the sense of how easily–and how eerily–the world can be changed. Today’s the day, dear readers! Substitution Cipher is out, ready for you to grab a copy and see what I’ve been talking about for the last several weeks. So much super reading in store [...]
December 17, 2012
Monday Morning Music
I was looking for a song about peace and nonviolence, and my husband suggested what should have been obvious to me. So, this morning I give you Nick Lowe performing his song “What’s So Funny ‘Bout (Peace, Love, and Understanding)” on Jimmy Kimmel a few years ago. This version is just lovely. I hope you [...]
December 16, 2012
Weekend Linkroll
It’s a sad weekend here in the U.S. as we all try to process the latest story of (to paraphrase Ms. DiFranco) some boy reaching for the available arsenal and sauntering off to make the news. Heartbreaking stuff. My sympathies go out to all involved. The first two links concern the shooting. The rest don’t. [...]
December 11, 2012
There’s a Little Real History in my Alternate History #4
It was a long journey overland from Lisboa to Palos de la Frontera on the southern coast of Spain. I was exhausted when I arrived, as was my horse. She got to rest, but I immediately set out to find Captain Colón. I visited the inn where my sources informed me he was staying, [...]
December 10, 2012
Monday Morning Music
Happy Monday, everyone. I was at a loss as to what video to post today, but then I got word that one of my stories has been accepted for publication! So, let’s celebrate, old school. Filed under: Monday Morning Music Tagged: Celebration, Kool & the Gang, music, video
