ApolloCon, more than other science fiction cons, stands out for its gourmet-oriented activities. On Friday night there was a wine tasting with 3 white wines and 3 red wines. The hostess Kim Kofmel had us go through the entire ritual of noting the wine's color, smell, swishing in in the glass than in one's mouth, etc. I can't say that it helped me ( Read more... )

having finished a story for ApolloCon writers' workshop, should now concentrate on *ArmadilloCon* writers' workshop: deadline in 3 weeks! #

Yet I couldn't write today.Brain coming up with vague medical scares and spending hours online researching them indicates need for downtime? #

Having heard many good things about Fiddler's Hearth, am surprised ( Read more... )

Saw a wine label today: Pinot Evil. Its logo is the 3 monkeys: See No Evil, etc. That's just a pun I needed to associate with wine. #
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In short, it was a success. I needed not have feared that it would be slow. Nor was it wild and crazy (not my preference either). Just... intense, in a peaceful way. The ACA, CFI and FACT groups mingled pretty well ( Read more... )