There's a problem with the Hugo awards. Greater than liberals vs. conservatives. Much bigger than "You didn't learn my obscure pronouns Gene Wolfe researched for me, shitlord" or "Muslim girls of color have no place in science fiction ( Read more... )

Since Sunday I've been having nightmares. I've told them to my wife and that's as far as they're going to go. Most are related to all the hubbub about Hurricane Sandy. Some are about my current financial position and not getting any action on the job front. No interviews. Nada. Plus a revelation or two about my lack of empathy for people. At best, ( Read more... )

House is okay, no flooding, no power, no internet nor cell service. Gotta drive three miles for the latter two. We are fortunate but still poor and underemployed.

Over the bridge, 3 miles to the east, Seaside is destroyed. Bodies still being recovered from the streets. My in-laws home that's right on the water avoided any damage thanks to the dune ( Read more... )