What has gone before?
Back in the 1970s, NASA commisioned some studies of space habitats. From this research we got Gerald O’Neal’s famous “Colonies in Space” book as well as engineering design studies from several major universities. In order to visualize some of the designs, they commisioned some artists to show what they might look like. Here are some … More Some interesting art
I was just reading the current issue of What’s Next, which I recommend, by the way, and ran into this gem: “In closing it is probably worth mentioning Elizabeth Kuber-Ross’s five point model of how people deal with death. Stage 1 is disbelief, stage 2 is yearning, stage 3 is anger, stage 4 is depression … More Why are We So Angry?
I just had to share this lovely old piece with you. It arrived in my email more than ten years ago. “Visions of Sugarplums” by Margaret Morrison Five minutes before the Winter Solstice circle was scheduled to begin, my mother called. Since I’m the only one in our coven who doesn’t run on Pagan Standard … More Visions of Sugarplums
Bettie is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack. I know this lady has been a part of my fantasy life since the 60s. Here’s hoping she pulls through quickly and has a full recovery. Followup: The beautiful Miss Page had passed on at age 85.
Under the heading of ‘some guys have all the luck’ I submit this little news clip: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2594984/Treasure-hunter-finds-medieval-diamond-ring.html
Lately, we’ve been enjoying a hole-inna-wall diner in Arlington, Virgina called Bob and Edith’s. It has been around since 1969 and has a lot going for it. You can find Bob and Edith’s Diner at: 2310 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 If you happen to stop by, tell them you learned about it from this … More Bob and Edith’s Diner
Here is a really good article on eInk that includes an interview with the inventor. One of the closing comments is: “I like to tell people that the holy grail of e-paper will be embodied as a cylindrical tube, about 1 centimeter in diameter and 15 to 20 centimeters long, that a person can comfortably … More More on eInk Technology
One of my artistic heroes has been Ralph Bakshi. If you’re not familiar with his work, then you might like to read this overview: http://killthesnark.blogspot.com/2007/07/legacy-of-ralph-bakshi.html Some of his creations have been: Fritz the Cat Wizards Fire and Ice (with Frank Frazatta) These have been available on DVD and VHS, so if you enjoy animated features, … More Bakshi Revisited
Well, the last of my company left this evening and I’m trying to dig my way out of a couple of hundred emails. This coming week is going to be spent on editing Guardian Dawn and if all goes well, I hope to work on Northborough Manor, which is my time-travel tale. In discussions with … More Company Has Left!
The latest in the censorship stupidity at high schools is from Charleston, West Virginia. The school board just banned two more novels. I think my readers will enjoy the rebuttal letter to the editor that the author wrote. http://www.wvgazette.com/section/News/2007102326 In other news, I had a marvelous holiday weekend with old friends and am looking forward … More Idiots and Cowards on School Boards!
Anthony Stevens' Weblog 