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Category: Musings
Book Review: The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien (Four Stars)
Great belated addition to the “Big Read” hosted by Lansing Community Library from my uncle.
Spring Fling @ Windemere Art Gallery
Now I wish I lived near you. Gorgeous painting.
Happy Pi Day!
Nothing fancy this year except the date and time stamp of this post.
Makes this year extra special.
Even my favorite baking supplier got in on the pseudo geek holiday with special shipping sale today only.
Tor.com also had a cute post and photo up a few days ago.
Backlogging Part One
An update on my daughter’s blog (three years and waiting) but I’m so proud of her. I can’t wait to here her perform again.
Look West After Sunset Tomorrow Evening
I probably won’t get to see this. Snow is forecast for this afternoon in the KC metro area and continuing cloud cover for the next couple of days. I’ll keep my fingers crossed and my eyes on the western horizon as I drive home tomorrow night.
For those of you with clear skies, enjoy a triple conjunction of the bright planet Venus, the red planet Mars and the two-old new Moon.
Whatever you do, just start watching the western twilight sky. Set a reminder on your phone if need be. The planets and moon won’t be up for long after sunset. And the views will be spectacular from now through Saturday night!
Earthsky, “Venus, Mars, moon after sunset February 19“
History – Real and Fictional « L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website
http://www.lemodesittjr.com/2015/02/17/history-real-and-fictional/
Insights from Modesitt on believable world building.
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Grist for the Mill: What America’s Next Top Model Can Teach You About Publishing – http://www.kameronhurley.com/grist-for-the-mill-what-americas-next-top-model-can-teach-you-about-your-publishing-career/
Words of wisdom for young and old, models, actors and writers.
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Big Read Wrap-Up
The Lansing Community Library completed a successful Big Read of O’Brien’s The Things They Carried with a writing memoir workshop led by the same professor who moderated the panel discussion back in December. I took copious notes, but sadly no group photos. The workshop was well attended and I recorded the audio portion (as I can’t always take notes fast enough) and include it here for your enjoyment. In fact, I’m not sure where I put my notes.
Raw Recording of Memoir Writing Workshop
And, just for completeness’ sake, I’ll include the raw recording of the second group discussion led by a local English professor from the University of St. Mary:
Raw Recording of Second Big Read Book Discussion
I attended all the events and enjoyed all of them. I’m looking forward to the next adult reading program the library cooks up.
Article: Google executives explain why the MBA approach to building things is ‘stupid’
Google executives explain why the MBA approach to building things is ‘stupid’
Expect the unexpected.
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