Enemy of Entropy

Happy November!

cyn — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:35:05 +0000

I figure it’s past time I check in again. Obviously, I’ve given up on the Blog365 thing. I did make it 9 months or so, at least. Katie turned 18 at the end of October, so she voted in the election for the first time. I’m really tickled that her first time was so historic! We’ll [...]

What’s an “internet wife” anyway?

cyn — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:46:43 +0000

Police allege man murdered by internet wife’s ex-husband It’s the headline that bothers me. Just at a glance, I’d think that the murder victim had an online-only relationship with his “internet wife,” like those people whose MMORPG characters or Second Life avatars get “married.” But, no, he met the woman on the internet, and married her [...]

Not Dead Yet

cyn — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:10:24 +0000

I’ve been almost wholly AFK1 for a bit, due to feeling even worse than usual. I’ll be entering “make-up posts” tonight to catch up. Usually, I’d do them in order, but this one is too topical for that. I realize that McCain has claimed to have already won the presidential debates tonight. Wow, his truthiness is [...]

Random Linkage

cyn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:59:41 +0000

In lieu of a real post, which would require actual thought… New Elizabeth Bear short story: The Girl Who Sang Rose Madder Ruminations on science fiction, fantasy, etc.: Asking the Wrong Questions Dr. Horrible recast with My Little Ponies

Anniversary!

cyn — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:16:20 +0000

Ten years ago today, Sam took me out on our first “real” date (as in, without the kids or anyone else). Thank you, love. Here’s to many more decades!