For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
Thanks to the tip from reader Tim, I browsed to CBS News online and watched some video clips recently taken with Neil Armstrong, interviewed by Ben Bradley. It’s interesting to see the thoughts of the first human on the moon, … Read More
There are a number of things I’ve been meaning to write about, including progress on my book, but right now my thoughts keep going to Lebanon. I have a friend named June, who traveled to Beirut last week, in fulfillment … Read More
Okay, this is cool. Astronomy Picture of the Day has an animated GIF of Discovery flying away from the spent solid rocket boosters, taken with cameras mounted on the boosters themselves. There’s a smoother version of it, but with less … Read More
According to Astronomy Magazine, NASA has announced a name for the replacement to the space shuttle: As the space shuttle Discovery prepared for launch Friday, NASA announced the name of its replacement. The Crew Launch Vehicle, which will ferry astronauts … Read More
A friend emailed me a speech by Barack Obama, Senator from Illinois. It was his keynote speech to the Call to Renewal Conference sponsored recently by the Sojourners, a Christian organization. I found what he had to say rather important. … Read More
I haven’t been at my computer much the last couple of days, so I’m celebrating the Fourth of July online a little late. (For you folks from outside the U.S., that’s Independence Day, or the birthday celebration for the United … Read More
Jim Baen, founder and publisher of Baen Books, died on June 28 following a stroke from which he never awoke. He was a major figure in the science fiction field, and one whose influence has been felt in many ways. … Read More