M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
We got hammered with snow at the end of the week, as did many. The overnight stuff was heavy and wet, and then turned somewhat drier as Friday went on. And, of course, we had some business that HAD to be taken care of on Friday. So, out we went into the teeth of it. … Continue reading Monday Musings: Uh, Mother Nature? WTF?
Today (or tomorrow in some traditions) is the Celtic Feast of St. Brigid, the feast honoring not only the saint herself, but the returning of the Light and the early signs of Spring. It is one of the four main fire festivals in pagan tradition. Imbolc It seems she has sent us a lovely reminder … Continue reading Monday Musings: Imbolc, the Feast of St. Brigid (or I Am Ready For Spring)!
Is this the reason we haven't been able to contact any alien races? Aliens 500 new fairytales have been found in Germany: Fairy Tales Oceanographers are set to study part of the 40,000 mile long mid-ocean ridges: Mid-Ocean Ridges Is there a ninth planet in our solar system? Astronomers think there may be: Ninth Planet … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: No Aliens to Contact?, New Fairytales, Our Ninth Planet (Maybe), and Studying the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Volcanos
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher My rating: 4 of 5 stars In Fool Moon, Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, Chicago's only practicing wizard/private detective is back. Unfortunately for Harry, his last dealings with Karin Murphy, head of Chicago PD's Special Investigations Unit, left her not trusting him very much, and that has resulted in Harry's main … Continue reading Friday Review: Fool Moon (Dresden Files #2) by Jim Butcher
This is the largest cave in the world, and has its own mini-climate: Son Doong Cave Italy has opened six villas preserved in ancient Pompeii: Pompeii Here's some really neat concept art that Lucasfilm has released from The Force Awakens: Star Wars Art This is a rather neat look at planetary exploration timelines from 2003 projected … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: World’s Largest Cave, Ancient Pompeii Opens, ST VII Concept Art, and Planetary Exploration Timeline
We were away for the weekend in Somers, CT for the Chili For Life cook off. It benefitted an assistant fire chief, and a five-year-old girl, both of whom are battling cancer. As a survivor myself, I was very happy to serve as scorekeeper for this event. And it was fun. A good group of … Continue reading Monday Musings: Chili and Football
Wards of Faerie by Terry Brooks My rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrated by Rosalyn Landor First thing I have to say is that I "read" the audiobook of this novel. And the second thing is that I jumped ahead a couple books when I saw my library had the audiobook. I liked this book. … Continue reading Friday Review: Wards of Faerie (Dark Legacy of Shannara, #1) by Terry Brooks (Audiobook)
The news of David Bowie's death after a battle with cancer was blow enough. And then, we hear today that Alan Rickman lost his battle with this disease this week, also. It has been said many times in the last few days, and many more times before that, but I will say it again: F*ck … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Bowie and Rickman
We have all seen those three dimensional street art pictures. Some of these are really neat because you can be part of the picture (Video by Edgar Mueller, 3D artist): 3D Sidewalk Art Would you walk across this bridge. I would not! : Scary, Scary Bridge Time travel, anyone?: Time Travel Who said auto mechanics … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: 3D Art, Scary Bridge, Time Traveling Particles, and Auto Mechanics and Art
I have gotten to chapter three in revising this year's NaNoWriMo project. The working title is Two's Company, and it is sci-fi, specifically space opera. I've figured out a sub-plot and have started weaving that into the story. Things are getting fleshed out more, and some bumpy spots smoothed over. So, progress is being made. … Continue reading Monday Musings: Writing, Weather, and Other Random Thoughts
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