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The Dead Man’s Brother Review

The Dead Man’s Brother, Zelazny. Yes. The manuscript for Dead Man’s Brother was discovered by Zelazny’s agent, presumably recently, certainly after Zelazny’s 1995 death. I found it interesting to read a work that is clearly Zelazny, but is not predominately sf (though it certainly bears a distinct trace of sf). It’s a bit preachier than […]

Edisonblog!

Woodside Villa July 17 1885 Slept so sound that even Mina didn’t bother me as It would stagger the mind of Raphael in a dream to imagine a being comparable to the Maid of Chataqua so I must have slept very sound — As usual I was the last one up. This is because Im […]

Homemade Chocolate/Toffee treats—try some today

We just enjoyed some of these homemade Heath®-like treats, and you should, too. Saltine crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 6 oz. chocolate chips (or better/darker chocolate, if you prefer) Preheat oven to 350°F Lay saltines flat on cookie sheet until it’s completely covered. Set aside. Boil the butter and brown sugar together […]

Edisonblog!

Woodside Villa July 16 1885 I find on waking up this morning that I went to bed last night with the curtains up in my room — glad the family next door retire early — I blushed retroactively to think of it — Slept well — weather clear — warm. Thermometer prolongatweln [?] progressive — […]

Library Saints

The traditional patron saints of librarians: Saint Jerome (was a translator, which sort of relates to books) Saint Catherine (associated with wisdom and learning), Saint Lawrence of Rome (was the keeper of the treasures of the church, so a sort of archivist). Saint Lawrence of Rome is the only one of traditional three I really […]

Are you actually a lady?

From a 1950s Readers Digest: What’s Your M – F Rating? The quiz below was prepared by the author along the lines of the scientific 500 item Terman-Miles tests. Give yourself one point for every “A” answer, two for every “B.” 1. Would you rather — (A) work for a pleasant boss; (B) work for […]