Or at least, National Novel Writing Month is in the wrong month. I tweeted this statement earlier today: I think NaNoWriMo is silly (because of the month, not the concept) but who is participating? — Bill Ruhsam (@bruhsam) October 30, 2013 I fully support the basic concept of NaNoWriMo which is to just bang out …
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Eric Flint 1632 Series
I am a fan of speculative fiction. Most of what I read falls under that umbrella, which includes science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, post-apocalyptic, dystopian, and others. Science fiction is one of my mainstays, and alternate history is another. I learned about the alternate history ((I’m sure a more literary-minded academic could answer this, but …
Atlanta Pride 2013
Annie and Mike (left) were visiting from Massachusetts, so Jenn, me, Griffin, Jake and Jess went down to the Pride Parade. It was, as always, a colorful menagerie of people in all shapes and sizes. Watching the Pride Parade go by for two hours is an exercise in visual gymnastics and fun! I put some …
Back on Track?
It has been a busy few months, but I think things are settling back down into a routine. At least as routine as you can get with an infant around. Firstly, and most importantly, we had a baby! Wow, that sure threw a wrench into the life-schedule that we had spent nine years putting together. …
Escape Artists: A Call for Help
Summary The Escape Artists trio ((Escape Pod, Pseudopod, Podcastle)) of podcasts are in dire financial straits, and they’ve put out a call for help. You should help them. Details This call to arms is hitting at a coincidental time for me: it’s pledge week for the local NPR station. Usually, Jenn and I give around …
Early Morning Griffin and Jenn
It was sleep-in Saturday around here.