All in all, it went pretty well. Caitlin was decidedly chill the whole weekend. We drove up on Thursday afternoon, after a lovely couple of days hanging out with Shira, who had flown out a couple of days before. Caitlin *really* enjoyed the Gathering, which is the entry period into WisCon, with tea, shenanigans, a [...]
And our entire family will be in attendance. This WisCon is also the official launch for Queers Dig Time Lords! Thus, I have a very light schedule in deference to Michael’s book launch. It really is a splendid book. I got to read the manuscript. (And you should totally come to the QDTL/Outer Alliance party [...]
I’m reposting this from my husband Michael’s blog, because he explains it better than I can right now. When Caitlin first started to develop scoliosis, we knew this was coming. Many of the Aicardi girls develop neuromuscular scoliosis. There is nothing that will prevent it, and there are no nonsurgical cures once it starts. Last [...]
1. There is a new episode of Verity! Available, in which we discuss “Journey to the Center of the TARDIS“ I may have neglected to mention that Verity! has also reviewed every other episode in season 7B, and you should go check out the other episodes to hear our respective reviews. 2. I spent about 2 [...]
I’ve talked often about DeKalb Public Library here. We’re pretty hardcore users. We attend programs, and spent a couple of years as part of their Science Fiction Book Club, Destination Wonder. I work with them routinely through the Friends of the NIU Libraries. We love our local library, and have nothing but praise for the [...]
Sure, why not? I’ve been a bad blogger. 1. There is an Forbes article today suggesting that libraries and publishers should not be arguing about ebook purchasing, but rather, ebook licensing. My reaction: NO. Licensing of ejournals bankrupted libraries as they costs went up 8-15% per year, but our budgets remained flat. This is not [...]
As you know (Bob), I was interviewed for TV Guide this week, as part of the fan favorites cover story where Doctor Who pretty much blew the competition out of the water. When the interview was arranged, I was SWORN TO SECRECY, and I couldn’t talk about it at all. Especially since I couldn’t be [...]
So, Chicago TARDIS happened. *g* I was relatively restrained while packing this year; only one outfit per day. I was amused, however, that when I wore a red dress on Saturday, people assumed I was cosplaying Lucy Saxon. A couple even asked to take my photo! Whereas I was claiming to be River Song as [...]
Dear Caitlin, Today is your 10th birthday. Hooray! You are in double digits. We are so very proud of you, and glad that you are happy and enjoying life. We weren’t sure you would ever be with us this long. The doctors weren’t sure, either. The syndrome that you were born with is pretty rough. [...]
Busy week this week. Lots going on. 1. I will be one of the three instructors for the Paradise Lost III writers workshop, April 11-14, 2013 in San Antonio, TX. I get to work with Mary Robinette Kowal and Stina Leicht, warping minds with the best of ‘em. These workshops are designed for “Graduates, instructors, [...]
