Things related to that reality thing people are always going on about.
Elizabeth Bear had quite the brouhaha over on her LJ recently, when the subject of writing characters of color came up. Sadly, I missed the beginning, and I couldn’t locate just where it started. But in her final word on the subject, she laid out some facts with which I can’t help but agree. I […]
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Yes, the blog went kablooie for a while. Yes, it probably was my fault sorta. No, I didn’t mean to do anything but post an update, the intended content of which I have now forgotten… Two hours later, it’s back up.ย Let us hope it continues in this vein.ย That was monstrously annoying.
Dear Media: Yes, he’s African-American.ย Yes, it’s a marvelous thing we’ve come far enough an African-American can be elected to the highest office. Now let’s get to the point that you don’t feel the need to mention his race every other article.ย Honestly, from what I’ve seen of the news today, you’ll have a tough
I have the remarkable ability to forget just about anything. But.ย We did remember to pick up some good stuff for the food bank (having lived off those boxes once or twice, I can tell you things that can be opened and eaten immediately are especially prized) and we picked up some litter. The Ben
The kid and I had a discussion of “fair” the other day. I used this video to illustrate my point. Where would you be, if you started where that kid did?
In a rare act of kindness towards myself, I took the night off editing to drink and babble in my journal. I’ll get back to work tomorrow.ย Honest.
We finally got everything out of her room. So my room, the kitchen, and the living room are cluttered–but she has room to dance.