For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
You probably didn’t think of books as a sector that would be hammered by Covid-19. Writers can write anywhere, right? Maybe, but that’s not the whole story, by far. Traditional publishing and bookselling are in deep trouble due to the … Read More
Sometimes the light touch is best… https://xkcd.com/2287/
Captain Jack and I went for a little bike ride yesterday, to enjoy the pleasant evening. I found us riding straight into a breathtaking view of a slender, crescent moon, and bright Venus just above it. This picture gives just … Read More
I keep seeing this guy’s face. Who does he think he is? And I wish he’d get a new photo. Anyway, it seems I have turned up in another part of the pod-o-sphere, this time in a discussion with the … Read More
Stuck at home, and you want to buy a book on paper (hey, it happens!)—and buying online seems the only option but you’d rather support local indie bookstores? There’s a new way to do that, and it doesn’t require an … Read More
What are you watching while you’re cooped up inside, practicing social distancing? Here at the Star Rigger Ranch, we decided to binge on movies about infectious disease outbreaks. What fun! We started with Outbreak, which was entertaining if totally unconvincing. … Read More
My old faithful laptop, Antares, went neutron star on me a month ago. I hated that, partly because I really liked her red glowing keyboard, and liked her in general. But nothing lasts forever, or so they say. I almost … Read More