Ardneh’s Sword, Saberhagen. If you’ve read Empire of the East and the Books of Swords. This was just about exactly what you’d expect it to be. Saberhagen, bless him, does not misuse “whomever”. I was left wanting something more substantial; I’m re-reading at least the first three Books of Swords now, to see whether there was more to Ardneh’s Sword than I saw.
Update: here‘s what I found.
Author Archives: Craig
Stephen Colbert should steer clear of Vancouver
In the second story I’ve heard in the last several months of bears appearing in Vancouver’s residential areas, Goldilocks has the tables turned.
Occupational Outlook
Now online, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is one of the Collective’s favorite reference works.
Gotta love the floating petri dish
I’m sure thousands of people take cruises every year without being infected with a ‘vomiting virus’.
What's two years in a 24-hour news cycle?
I don't think I can stand the excitement
We loved him as Jesus, he left us wanting more as The Doctor, can he complete the trifecta as Number Six? Will Bill Gallagher be able to do what Russell Davies did with a beloved cult figure? His résumé looks reasonable, though I’m uneasy about reports that the series is aimed at fans of 24.
I may have to buy them
So, my theory about the upcoming original Star Wars trilogy release on DVD goes like this: Lucas’s ex-wife, I’ve heard, owns a piece of the originals, which is why they’ve never been re-released (this doesn’t quite make sense, as Lucas was divorced in 1984, and there were LD releases as late as the mid ’90s, but be that as it may). But so many people want to see the originals that it’s an irresistable income opportunity. Enter some bright lawyer, who suggests that by including the originals as "extras" on another DVD release of the molested versions, there is no actual revenue associated with the originals.
A cheesy what, now?
England has all the good snack names. Where else could you be fined for throwing a Cheesy Wotsit out your car window? The picture gives me to understand they’re Really Cheesy. Wouldn’t we all rather be scarfing down Cheesy Wotsits than Cheetos? I mean, really.
Recent Reading
My co-blogger recently suggested I start keeping a reading list, in case anyone else in this nutty world has tastes similar to mine and could benefit from my trials. I shudder to imagine, but love the sound of my own voice, so here goes:
Trouble booking a venue?
A brief article out of Charlotte about a scheduled appearance by W this Thursday got caught in my news watch, though it doesn’t contain the key word. It’s the second bit of evidence I’ve gotten in the last few days that details about his scheduled whereabouts are being treated with great sensitivity, even in the US. No idea if that’s just SOP, or if they’re being extra cagey lately.