Monthly Archives: November 2007

They Were Doomed

Posted on 11/28/2007 by chick

Here’s a favorite excerpt from Breakfast of Champions to keep you warmed up for the marathon. “Earthlings went on being friendly, when they should have been thinking instead. And even when they built computers to do some thinking for them, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Vonnegut

Posted on 11/27/2007 by chick

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut Grade: B Breakfast of Champions is my least favorite Vonnegut novel so far. He said in the book that he was trying to clear his head, and the novel came off as deeply personal, … Continue reading →

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LOL, Really

Posted on 11/26/2007 by chick

The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore Grade: A- I think this is the first “minus” rating that I’ve given. I included the minus because this is an A-level comedy that’s marred by awkward sentences, jokes that are stretches, and even … Continue reading →

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Obligations

Posted on 11/25/2007 by chick

Speaking of holiday obligations, I have to make a Christmas list for my mother. She demands one every year. I don’t know if it’s because I buy too many things for myself or if it’s because I want fewer things … Continue reading →

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A Real How-To

Posted on 11/24/2007 by chick

How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card Grade: A+ Many writing books are written by writing teachers, and you know what they say about teachers: “If you can’t do, teach.” A subject that’s all about facts … Continue reading →

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Gift Card

Posted on 11/24/2007 by chick

I recently had a discussion with a friend about Christmas shopping. Since then the concept of gift cards has been stewing in the back of my mind, and I now have some working thoughts to explain the nagging distaste I … Continue reading →

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Posted on 11/23/2007 by chick

Last weekend, Faithful Reader and I went to his niece’s first dance recital. We had been warned that this was no piddly production, but I was nonetheless shocked by the size of it. There were about 50 separate performances spread … Continue reading →

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Owl Be Back

Posted on 11/23/2007 by chick

I’m back to tell you about my recent reading adventures. Owl’s Well That Ends Well by Donna Andrews Grade: B+ This is another book in the Meg Langslow mystery series. The action takes place right after the events of Crouching … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on 11/22/2007 by chick

Thanksgiving is supposed to be about giving thanks. Me, I’m thankful for tin foil, rubber bands, grocery bags, fans, and apple pie. Happy Thanksgiving!

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In They Go

Posted on 11/19/2007 by chick

Sometimes the blog writes itself. Words pop into my head and say “I’m for the blog.” I never argue with them. I just put them where they think they belong. Good or bad, in they go and in they stay.

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