Heinlein has done it again. That statement can be both a positive or a negative, depending on your opinion of his work. My opinion varies, so the statement is meant both ways. Robert Heinlein is a master, an extremely prolific writer with a real gift for creating intricate plots. There are twists. There …
Monthly Archive: August 2008
Aug 19
Book Review: The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen by Donna Klein
The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen teaches you to make simple, delicious, authentic Mediterranean dishes. I’ve made more than a few of the recipes in this book and have enjoyed every one of them. I’m saying this both as the cook and the gourmand. A reluctant cook since, as anyone who’s known me for more than 5 …
Aug 11
Stop Supporting Slavery!
Most people (in the U.S. at least) are unaware of the direct link between cocoa and chocolate. The major chocolate companies get the majority of their cocoa from African countries, specifically the Ivory Coast, where most of the cocoa is harvested by child slaves. And NO, that isn’t an exaggeration. It’s a literal fact, well …
Aug 05
Writing Corner Update
I think it’s been pretty well established that I’m not an overly productive writer. In fact, I think of myself more as a hobbyist. But I do think that by taking my time and writing in short bursts, I actually like my work better. A prime example is the short story I’ve just finished. …
Aug 03
Ganymeder.com now has video
I have added the WPvideo plugin to this site. Instructions and more information can be found at this site. Here is an example: [video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMOAaciER6o[/video]
