After reading my LiveJournal friends list, I wander downstairs to talk to Kate. “I have an important question. Are we going to let FutureBaby read those agonizing kids books where the dog dies at the end?” “I certainly hope not!” says the dog. “We don’t like those books. Books where the dog dies. We don’t […]
Category: Dog
Sunday Mighty Hunter Blogging
Here we see the mighty hunter returning from a successful pursuit of the elusive Red Snow Squid.
Greetings, Gentlebeings!
Because I’m a Bad Person: (Context here, here, and here, Flickr group here.)
Evolution of the Best
I’m sitting at the computer, reading blogs, when the dog comes up to me. “Hey, can I ask a question?” she says. “Sure, go ahead.” “What’s the deal with evolution?” “Evolution, huh? Well, I’m not a biologist, you understand, but the basic idea is that every creature we see today originated from simple creatures of […]
I Like Toast
“Hey, whatcha doin’?” “Making breakfast.” “I don’t know if you know this, but I like toast.” “Really? You don’t say.” “Was that sarcasm? I’m not so good with sarcasm.” “No, I just never would’ve guessed from the way you gaze longingly at the counter every morning…” “OK, that’s definitely sarcasm.” “Or the way you lick […]
Book Report: Polishing and Waiting
I’m sitting on the couch, watching tv, when the dog comes in. “Hey, dude, what ever happened with that book, anyway?” “What book?” I ask, distractedly. “The one about me. What other book would I be asking about?” “Oh, yeah. I sent the first draft off to my editor and a bunch of other people, […]
Smack Talking, Geek Style
John Scalzi is talking a big game: I was just taking one of those Internet tests to see how much of a geek I am, when I suddenly thought, what the fuck am I doing? I’m a published science fiction writer. Do not pass “go,” do not collect $200, you know? Just go straight to […]
Liquid Turkey
… or, Emmy’s Best Thanksgiving Ever! We did the traditional turkey-and-trimmings dinner Saturday with both sets of parents. Again, we brined the turkey overnight, following the Good Eats recipe, and other than a small glitch with the thermometer placement, everything went very well. The turkey was nicely roasted, moist, and juicy. And that’s where the […]
Book Report
It’s been a while since I did one of these, so here’s your book progress update for the last couple of weeks, with the obligatory dog picture. This is probably the halfway point for the first draft, more or less.
Fan Mail
“Hey, dude, what’s in the box?” “You know, I’ve asked you to stop calling me that. You should show some respect, since I’m the only one of the two of us who has opposable thumbs.” “Whatever. What’s in the box? Is it for me?” “Amazingly, yes, it is. It’s a rawhide bone.”