My younger child has been a professional DM and written for a comics publisher. They make me so proud. I understand completely.

The first two thirds were great, but I agree with others: that third act didn't add up. Anathem is a straight -up classic IMHO. Even though I didn't love all of them (Dodge in Hell), I'll always read a new Stephenson

YOUR HISTORY TEACHER NEVER TOLD YOU- *me, checks lecture notes* I definitely told you. YOUR TEXTBOOK LEFT OUT- Me: It is on page 37 and again on 54. HISTORIANS NEVER ADMIT- Me: Look will you just admit already that you slept through class?

Hat tip @paultobin.bsky.social

Stealing...

SOMEONE had a bad day writing....

Buh-bye.

It won't pass, but at least some folks are trying

SRwyden.senate.govSep 26, 2024 2:35pm

New comprehensive bill to reform the Supreme Court just dropped

Sweeping bill to overhaul Supreme Court would add six justices

The legislation by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is one of the most ambitious efforts to date to remake the Supreme Court following controversies over rulings and ethics.

Finally got my NYCC badge in the mail today, just in time to register for panels. Looking forward to it!

Happy Banned Books Week! I hope you are celebrating in the traditional way: reading whatever the hell you want, and letting everyone else do so too.