Marriage equality in Washington for Valentine’s Day
Governor Chris Gregoire signed the Washing marriage equality bill into law today. At some point this year, for same-sex couples it will…
Read moreMonth: February 2012
Full Metal Jousting
So how come I didn’t know about Full Metal Jousting?? I’m guessing it’s the perfect accompaniment to prednisone. Take a look at…
Read moreGattinara: a marvellous surprise
If you get the chance, drink this wine. I’m a huge fan of the Piedmontese, but I’d never had Gattinara before. It…
Read morePigbag
This isn’t a video, just an excuse to play the music. “Papa’s Got a Brand New Pigbag” by Pigbag, was a track…
Read moreTwenty most beautiful bookshops
Flavorwire has a list of the twenty most beautiful bookshops in the world. This one is Selexyz Bookstore, a converted Dominican church…
Read moreShopping
Shopping is excellent fun. Especially when there are bargains to be had. After yesterday’s spree I now own items from Prada, Ralph…
Read moreWashington marriage equality passes the state House
As expected, the Washington House passed the same-sex marriage bill (55-43). The Governor will sign it. Then we wait and see. If…
Read moreProposition 8 ruled unconstitutional. Now what?
Yesterday, California’s Proposition 8 was ruled unconstitutional by a panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Stephen Reinhardt wrote…
Read moreAmazon’s showroom coming soon?
It looks as though my prediction of Amazon’s showroom is about to come true. Michael Kozlowski at Good-E-Reader has the skinny: Amazon…
Read moreA Wrinkle in Time for the first time
For years I watched people recommend A Wrinkle in Time. For years I thought, “I really must read that.” Last week I…
Read moreBrimming with happiness
Yesterday afternoon, the sun shone, birds sang, the neighbour cat slept curled up in the sun on the deck (right next to…
Read moreAcademic publishing is a racket
I have seen many horrible contracts. It constantly amazes me how little some writers think of themselves, their work, and their own…
Read moreWashington state senate votes Yes on marriage equality
This evening the Washington State Senate voted 28-21 for marriage equality. The House will most probably vote early next week. Most observers…
Read moreGlad
I have many things I want to talk about: B&N’s ‘declaration of war’ against Amazon, academic publishing (and how it’s always been…
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