Monthly Archives: May 2009

Radical transparency

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

I’m not a big fan of catch phrases, though like a lot of people I’m susceptible to current speech habits (Buffy-speak, much?). And I’ve always been puzzled by the use of the word “transparency” to mean “clearly seen” when what … Continue reading →


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Things Seen at Balticon

Posted on May 30, 2009 by

For me, the best part of an SF convention is the people.  Everybody’s free to just hang out and be themselves.  No matter who you are.


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Up On The Roof: Lawn or Garden

Posted on May 30, 2009 by

The May issue of National Geographic had an article on the rooftop gardening movement. This ecologically forward-thinking fad is taking root in various cities as planners and architects work to solve a number of problems: excess storm water runoff, greenhouse … Continue reading →


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Mythopoeic Award Short List

Posted on May 29, 2009 by

The Mythopoeic Society has announced its finalists for the 2009 Mythopoeic Awards, to be presented in July 2009. Book View Cafe congratulates all the finalists, especially BVC Founding Member Ursula K. Le Guin. The finalists in Adult Literature: Carol Berg, … Continue reading →


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WisCon Report #2: Stories and Panels and Parties, Oh My!

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

I’ve been home from WisCon for a full 24 hours and I’m still exhausted. But the con was great fun — as usual — and we did manage to tell the WisCon world about Book View Cafe. And — as … Continue reading →


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A Con In Search Of An Audience

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

When gearing up for Baycon every Memorial Day weekend since 1997 I have to steel myself for masses of people, energy, ideas, and dozens of new BFFs. Unfortunately this year the numbers were down by almost half. This made a … Continue reading →


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WisCon Report #1: A Brief Note from the KC Airport

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

I’m still on my way home from WisCon, but thanks to WiFi in the Kansas City Airport I can make a short report. Here, from left to right, are Jennifer Stevenson, Madeleine Robins, Sylvia Kelso and me (Nancy Jane Moore) … Continue reading →


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Hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

“They” are all at cons, and podcasting!!!  Me?  Hiking.  For the end of May, the weather is so perfect in the Santa Monicas.  Meredith and I originally planned to do Solstice Canyon today, but it was too crowded.  We then … Continue reading →


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Con Report #1: Balticon

Posted on May 25, 2009 by

The BVC reading. Note how Sarah is showing her true leadership skills as she demonstrates a fool proof method for remembering right from left. Note Sue cheating off Laura Anne. Looks like I’m the first one back from the big … Continue reading →


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Batman: Battle for the Cowl: A Very Short Review

Posted on May 25, 2009 by

The root of the problem with this little 3-part mini is not the fault of the artist or writers.  It goes higher up, to the Powers that Be at DC.  These folks decided that the gimmick for 2009 should be … Continue reading →


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