Daily Archives: May 26, 2008
A Final Memorial Day Link
Posted on May 26, 2008 6 Comments
A story about “Taps” and the people who play it and why.
Oasis 21 Wrap-Up
Posted on May 26, 2008 10 Comments
As most of you know, I spent Memorial Day weekend in Orlando, Florida for the Oasis 21 science fiction convention, at which I was a special guest. I’m happy to say I had a really good time. Oasis was intimately-sized, and I tried to make myself available as much as possible just by hanging out, […]
RIP, Syndey Pollack
Posted on May 26, 2008 9 Comments
Oh, hell. Sydney Pollack has died. He was among other things the director of Tootsie, which with The Philadelphia Story is my favorite comedy of all time. Pollack played a role in the film as well (Michael Dorsey’s agent), and his chops in front of the camera offer some suggestion why he was so good […]
Various & Sundry 5/26/08
Posted on May 26, 2008 9 Comments
Bite-sized things for your consideration: * First, look what arrived while I was out: It’s the ARC for Agent to the Stars (in case you couldn’t guess) and it looks great, and it’s out waaay ahead of the October 28 release, but like I care because now I have a copy for myself. I’m greedy […]
Back at Home
Posted on May 26, 2008 12 Comments
And here’s Ghlaghghee, having a good laugh about the “surprise” she’s left me in the house as a “reward” for being away for four and a half days. I fear to see what Lopsided Cat’s left me. It’s probably a deer. Flights back surprisingly painless: Both left on time, both arrived on time. Can’t ask […]
Heading Out
Posted on May 26, 2008 8 Comments
Back to Ohio. We’ll see if we can get there without any delays. Have a good Monday. While you’re taking the day off, remember why you’re being given the day off, and remember those whose lives Memorial Day commemorates.
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