Monthly Archives: April 2017

The Timid Traveler Part One; I Got my Tickets

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Marion

On Friday, April 28, I got my airline tickets for my August trip to Finland and Iceland. I hope to fit in a day trip to Estonia along the way. I’m going to Finland for the 75th World Science Fiction … Continue reading →

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Shadow of the Crow.

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Marion

When I say that I’m superstitious, some friends snort or roll their eyes. This is because in large swathes of my life I am practical and try to take a rational approach to problem solving. I will look for a … Continue reading →

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A Gambler’s Anatomy by Jonathan Lethem

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Marion

Usually when I read a book I have some idea what’s going on. I can see at least the outlines or a faint shadow of the author’s intent. With A Gambler’s Anatomy by Jonathan Lethem, I cannot say that. Oh, … Continue reading →

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Snippets from Mendocino

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Marion

“What’s extraordinarily beautiful in the garden right now?” I asked the volunteer at the counter of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden. “Everything,” she said.     A moment later she relented and said the rhododendrons were looking stunning right now. … Continue reading →

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Into the Badlands

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Marion

I’ve been seduced by AMCs Into the Badlands. AMC is developing a rep for creating well-produced, interesting original programming, like Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead. Into the Badlands is closer to the latter in category, being post-apocalyptic fantasy. Instead … Continue reading →

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These Are the Tools

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Marion

These are the tools. They look really old-fashioned. No Track Comments, interactive spreadsheets, no Google Doc file, just a paper manuscript, a bunch of stickies and an ink pen. Missing from the photo is a new spiral notebook that I … Continue reading →

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Fantastical Beasts and Where to Find Them; A Long DOCTOR WHO Episode Without the Charm

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Marion

The other night I rented Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. It’s about two-and-a-quarter-hours long. This is a prequel to the Harry Potter series and takes place in North America (New York City) with a young Hogwarts-dropout wizard named … Continue reading →

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