Daily Archives: July 21, 2009
My Confluence Schedule
Posted on July 21, 2009 24 Comments
As most of you know, I am this year’s Guest of Honor at Confluence, which is going down this weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If you’re in the greater Pittsburgh area this weekend — and why wouldn’t you be, it’s a lovely city, with lovely people and lovely rivers — you should stop on by and […]
My Very Cool New Pocket Knife
Posted on July 21, 2009 46 Comments
It is thus: It was given to me as a groomsman gift by my friend Kevin, and it was personalized for me through the means of the ringed planet and moons on the handle. It is actually the first pocket knife I’ve owned since I was a child, and it really is excellent: It’s a […]
Donators to Justine Larbalestier’s Lindy Hop Fundraiser: Time to Pay Up
Posted on July 21, 2009 5 Comments
Because she learned how to Lindy Hop. The (filmed!) evidence is here. All the information you need on how to fulfill your donation pledge is also in that entry. Now, go! Donate!
My California Adventure
Posted on July 21, 2009 18 Comments
Here you see my friends Monica and Kevin (with Deven Desai, center, as officiant) just about to get married. Kevin I’ve known since the first day of high school, and is one of my closest friends; Monica is the gal he’s extraordinarily lucky to have gotten. These two are the reason I and my family […]
I Now Present to You the Most Masculine Name in the World
Posted on July 21, 2009 84 Comments
It is: Razorbeef McSlaughter. I could detail for you the conversation which led to this determination, but allow me to reiterate: RAZORBEEF McSLAUGHTER. I don’t think you really have to know the details. The name alone is enough.
On the Subject of to Whom to Address Your Literary Kvetch
Posted on July 21, 2009 249 Comments
People, you can stop sending me Adam Roberts’ broadside against this year’s Hugo slate. Yes, I’ve seen it, and no, I don’t see any particular reason to get worked up about the fact he thinks the slate — which in case you’re somehow not aware, a novel of mine is on — is mediocre. Adam […]
Whatever Everyone Else is Saying