I hate to disappoint my 4 loyal readers, but dang if I am still suffering bloggers-block. In light of that here some of my current mental detritus. After getting recharged about the St. Moses project I have let it slide a little. Basically I will need to do some reading about Late Antique Egypt before [...]
Just Call me Raphael MichaelssonLike a zombie seeking brains, like a moth to a flame, like a kid to dirt, I am drawn to Iceland. What the heck is in Iceland? Not much.Only 290k people in a space the size of Kentucky.Cool to cold weather. Amazing landscapes.Sigur Ros. I don’t really know why I am [...]
Mount Zion Speculative Fiction Review is a phenomenon! We have submissions from all over the U.S., one or two from Canada, one from the U.K., and one from Israel. I just received an email telling me the author had heard of us from an email from the Maryland Writer’s Guild. Woot! What continues to amaze [...]
…and every editor needs a drink.I’ve just started reading Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss. I am loving this book! I remember the hullabaloo when it came out and almost bought a copy with gift money last Christmas. As an writer and editor (www.mountzionpress.com) I can completely sympathize with Ms. Truss’s observations. “How can [...]
I have answered the siren’s call via Philppa and Uncrteated Light. This is only because I am having bloggers block right now. FIRSTSFirst best friend: Davis, 1st grade.First car: 1984 Toyota Corolla. I married into it and man it was the smoothest shifting car I’ve ever driven. I still miss that car.First screen name: Don’t [...]
I was Chrismated in the Holy Orthodox Church on September 16, 2001. We were still reeling from the horror of Sept. 11, but I was blessed. I wonder if this is going to be a pattern. Today, after a week of seeing apocalyptic images from the Gulf Coast, Paul had his first Communion. Liturgy today [...]
I like wierd music. Or better, I like divers music. A great source for checking out new music is “All Songs Considered” at NPR.Here are a few I recently checked out and added to my Amazon wishlist:TinariwenKonoko No. 1Oliver MtukudziTim Wiedenkeller That shouold get you started. Oh, I don’t know if you’ll get very far [...]