For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
Rachel has such a bright, charming voice, and I’m sure she’s only trying to sell me something good. But I don’t know, because I’ve only ever hung up on her before she could finish her pitch. Like, about a thousand … Read More
For much of my last week I have been occupied by twin plagues: getting through my first miserable cold of the season (Spring is here!), and finishing my tax returns. On one return, I owe money, and on another I … Read More
Whether you celebrate the day as a holiday of faith, or a holiday of chocolate bunnies and jelly beans, or both—have a beautiful day! This picture from Muir National Monument seems to fit the occasion.
Well, not in the bay, but in the bay area. We’ve just returned from a trip west, visiting my brother and his wife, who are visiting scholars this year at Stanford’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. We … Read More
(GOING LIVE ON 3.14.15 AT 9:26. Five… four… three… two… [finger points]) Happy Pi Day! No, I don’t mean pie day. I mean Ratio of a Circle’s Circumference to Its Diameter Day! Or approximately 3.1415926, followed by a lot more … Read More
Good day readers. This is Jeff’s daughter Julia, and I hope you don’t mind my taking some of your time. We lost Terry Pratchett yesterday. It seems like a particularly unfair kind of cruelty to lose him barely a week … Read More
Yes, it’s snowing again.