I just realized. I may hold the odd distinction of writing the only Star Trek story to name-check Donald Rumsfeld. But what might that have to do with anything? Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld may be facing a new challenge in the weeks and months ahead: war crimes prosecution. Charges will be filed in Germany nextContinue reading “On Rumsfeld and War Crimes”
Monthly Archives: November 2006
On PhilCon
Next weekend I’ll be attending my first PhilCon. I haven’t worked out all the details yet — like where I’m going to stay, that sort of thing — but these things have a habit of working out. In the meantime, I received my schedule of events, which I’m posting here in case anyone’s going toContinue reading “On PhilCon”
On The "Me Meme"
Snagged from Lisa, “The Me Meme!” Part 1: The Birth of You Were you a planned baby?: No. Were you the first?: Yes. Who was present at your birth?: I really have no idea. Not something I’ve ever wanted to know… Were your parents married when you were born?: Yes, but only by six monthsContinue reading “On The "Me Meme"”
On Voting and a Recurring Dream
I’ve had a recurring dream the past few days. The first time it happened I woke terrified. It haunted me after I woke in the morning, as much from its subject matter as its vividness. And I’ve been gripped with a terror ever since. In the dream a space shuttle crashes. It’s coming in forContinue reading “On Voting and a Recurring Dream”
On the Election and V For Vendetta
In honor of Guy Fawkes Day and in reflection of the mid-term elections two days hence, I thought I’d offer a few quotes from V For Vendetta. “There is something terribly wrong with the country.” “People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.” Vote on Tuesday, people.
On Work Fun
Sometimes, I have just too much fun. At work I’m following a workflow document to see if it actually, y’know, works and proofing it along the way. To work through the steps in the document I’ve had to create Medicare plan members I can play around with, enroll in plans, sign up with doctors, callContinue reading “On Work Fun”