Been meaning to post this link: http://oscarbernie.com/2015/05/26/how-comic-cons-are-killing-fandom/

Dunno how true that is, but something to think about.

Awesome Con is happening this weekend, but I'm not going to it, because I went to Balticon ( Read more... )

I'm wearing red "sox" today. Guess why! :-)

Marc Fisher of washingtonpost.com also pays tribute to Olsson's. Yeah, I was a member and enjoyed getting the occasional discount after buying a certain amount of books and CDs. I guess I wasn't a customer often enough, though. Also, R. and I went to Olsson's to purchase the last three Harry Potter books ( Read more... )

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Nine ways in which Harvard is like Hogwarts.

Something that might have gotten buried in the deluge coming out of Fenway: A Catholic school north of Boston has banned the Harry Potter books. Remind me why my mother refused to send me to parochial school...?

On a much lighter note, try saying THIS headline three times fast: Hubble Spies Shells of Sparkling Stars Around QuasarWhat happens to ( Read more... )

No, Her Majesty is still on the throne, but Jo Rowling herself cut loose with some Book Seven (and overall series) spoilers tonight at Carnegie Hall....

And now I REALLY have to hit the hay.

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1) My boss has been reading Deathly Hallows (yeah, remember that?). She's about halfway through, on the chapter titled "Malfoy Manor" to be exact. Can't wait to be able to discuss the whole book with her.

2) I hadn't noticed it before or during Pennsic, but these newer Keen sandals, without any heel strap, make a distinct smuck-smuck-smuck noise ( Read more... )

Your Score: 12", Holly, Dragon

You scored 47 wisdom, 44 bravery, 10 emotional, and 11 martyrdom!

Holly is a powerful protective wood that good for use against evil, but it also represents dreams and fertility. Your dragon's heartstring core makes your wand very effective in hexes.

Link: The Harry Potter ( Read more... )

So, what DID I think of Book 7?

( SPOILERS AHOY!! BE WARNED!! DON'T CLICK HERE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW!! )