That's pretty eerie re: the church family friend and the incident in your hotel room. Sometimes I'm quite skeptical about ghosts and spirits, but stuff like that convinces me otherwise...
Thanks, it was a good con! I look forward to next year, and maybe attending other cons as well, budget permitting.
I'm not totally skeptical about ghosts, but I don't go looking for them either. I don't even read my horoscope in the newspaper -- that's how uninvolved I am in any paranormal stuff.
I stayed at the same hotel last year, and have never heard anything from other con goers about it being haunted. I may ask to be reassigned to a different room if they happen to give me the same one next time, though. Maybe it was related my personal situation -- I already knew Mr. H. was nearing the end of his life, and it may just have been related to my awareness of that.
I've only been to two conventions in my life. They were wonderful-- the crowds were small, the actors (Witchblade) were fun, intelligent, generous. The other was a writer's convention. That was fun too. But in the last couple of decades I've been preoccupied with real life matters to the point that I haven't treated the creative part of myself well, so I applaud you in not only getting out there among other creative people but I applaud you but being strong and wise enough to set boundaries and choose your venues. I wouldn't know where to start
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You might enjoy WisCon or ReaderCon (Boston). Both are more oriented towards literary SF, although many 20s-30s WisCon goers arrange programs involving video or technologies; they're also readers, so it's a nice balance. There is a good variety of panel topics: the business of writing, social/political aspects of sci fi, sci fi art, and more. I attended a very good panel on science writing -- that is, journalism involving science articles. No science ficiton at all. The discussion was fascinating, and the presenters presented good information and recommended books about science writing
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I'll have to keep that purse with flats idea in mind. The Writers convention was at a college in Michigan, where I was living at the time and was the a combined effort of a mystery writers group I belonged to and science/science fiction group. I'm on the side of the country where FogCon and Potlach may be a better option-- closer. Thanks for making me aware, and thanks for all the photos. The desert plate looks to die for.
I forgot to mention Think Galacticon (Chicago ) and Diversicon (Minneapolis, I think). Both of these fall into the progressive, ideas-oriented, socially aware categories.
Dr. Who fandom seemed to be very big at WisCon. I think you'd have enjoyed the conversations & humor involving it.
Hey Zizi, I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. As you know in Scottish mythology there is a huge tradition of spirit-belief, which exists in harmony with strong Christian beliefs also. Both my parents are strong spirit believers, and I have had a couple of experiences that made me pause for thought despite my rather scientific bent. We had an Ndebele cafe for quite a few years where I live, it is closed now but had a shop where you could buy art, beadwork and (my favourite) hot chilli sauce! I'm glad you had a nice time, the dessert was a work of art!
Love the icon! 19th c. military uniforms can look very striking on both men and women. The high collar is quite dramatic. I'll have to check your LJ page to find out more about the artist.
I saw several nice steampunk outfits at the con I just attended. I don't do cosplay myself (expensive!) although I am a lifelong vintage clothing/fashion history enthusiast.
Thank you! Although he will be missed, he leaves behind a good legacy.
The balance between Christian faith & traditional culturally specific spirit beliefs has always seemed pretty normal to me because of my upbringing & so I didn't feel any sense of dissonance when reading about the blend of images/traditions in Scottish or Irish churches or daily life. I know that some Southerners might associate such small reminders of a spiritual world with evil, but I think that one could encounter much worse things.
Very curious about the Ndebele cafe! I'm not really familiar with Southern African food & I would definitely have gone in to try something.
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Anyway, I'm glad you had a good time! :D
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I'm not totally skeptical about ghosts, but I don't go looking for them either. I don't even read my horoscope in the newspaper -- that's how uninvolved I am in any paranormal stuff.
I stayed at the same hotel last year, and have never heard anything from other con goers about it being haunted. I may ask to be reassigned to a different room if they happen to give me the same one next time, though. Maybe it was related my personal situation -- I already knew Mr. H. was nearing the end of his life, and it may just have been related to my awareness of that.
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I'm on the side of the country where FogCon and Potlach may be a better option-- closer. Thanks for making me aware, and thanks for all the photos. The desert plate looks to die for.
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Dr. Who fandom seemed to be very big at WisCon. I think you'd have enjoyed the conversations & humor involving it.
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!!! What! You were on the 9th floor!!
How did we miss each other? D: Or did I meet you and just didn't know your LJ name??
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We've met -- you signed my book & we discussed Arizona. ; )
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I saw several nice steampunk outfits at the con I just attended. I don't do cosplay myself (expensive!) although I am a lifelong vintage clothing/fashion history enthusiast.
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The balance between Christian faith & traditional culturally specific spirit beliefs has always seemed pretty normal to me because of my upbringing & so I didn't feel any sense of dissonance when reading about the blend of images/traditions in Scottish or Irish churches or daily life. I know that some Southerners might associate such small reminders of a spiritual world with evil, but I think that one could encounter much worse things.
Very curious about the Ndebele cafe! I'm not really familiar with Southern African food & I would definitely have gone in to try something.
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