This is Edgar. He is the lone plant that survived gardening 1.0. In my first (failed) attempt, I started the plants indoors and they grew very tall. Transferred them outdoors and they died. I held a funeral for them, but opted to try again. This time, though, I consulting a gardening priest of hard-to-kill plants […]
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Musings and Opinions
All Your Words And Sriracha Belong To Us
I am boogie-ing in my chair. Just handed in the last chapter for [redacted]. Exciting! However, I looked at the calendar. I have three major conventions coming up, past-due revisions, and deadlines looming. Though I’ve gotten through 100 pressing e-mails today and am wrapping up a major project, I’ve got more to do. Ergo, social […]
Non-Floofafy Me! Need More Books for Alchemy
I am having a hard time trying to find meaty non-esoteric Alchemy tomes. I am full up on “light this candle, summon the power of St. Germaine!” I need history books that talk about the different cultures, possibly in the context of early Chemistry, but also tomes that offer some science about reagents and the […]
People Power! Cons And The “S” Word for Social
Conventions really suck for anyone who’s either got a smaller readership or is going for the first time. They should be a great place to meet people, but I’ve seen a lot of “deer in headlights” folks wandering around with nobody to talk to. No, I’m not talking about that creep in the corner, either, […]
Mega-Deadline Fajitas for the non-Martha Stewart Writer
Popping in here to say that… If you’re like me and you’re trying to a) reduce pizza delivery/consumption and b) still want something quick and tasty and c) time to cook is laughable, I give you: CROCK POT FAJITAS 2 to 3 Pounds Chicken Breast (sliced) 1 14 oz Jar Salsa 1 Red Pepper (cut […]