Dad pun of the year so far, imo

image from inside Artemis II text: i need more men to understand that two men crying and hugging in space after one of them announced they were naming a moon crater after the other one's late wife is actually what peak masculinity looks like.

The Artemis astronauts. Something that’s happening now that in no way whatever sucks. A blessing.

Cartoon on Washington Post‘s mass layoffs

I’m fully expecting him to demolish the rest of the White House, and at least try to build a hotel and casino on the site. :/

One wonders if this might lead to authors being able to get their rights back? Hmmm…

I’m deeply sorry for your loss, Ms Chessman. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

The December Comfort Watches 2025, Day Twenty-Nine: Apollo 13 Apollo 13 is a film that sits atop a small but diverse and, for some people, extremely enjoyable sub-genre of film: Competence Porn. This has nothing to do with actual pornography (well, I guess it…

Tonight in the December Comfort Watches: Apollo 13, perhaps the best film ever for competent people doing competent things competently, both on screen and off of it:

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A Lord of the Rings Cover Band called Nick Cave Troll

I can’t believe someone who won the FIFA Peace Prize would act like this.

This is deeply true. :/

Though in my experience, royalty amounts under $100 get “held over” until there’s more than $100. So you can get royalty statements showing your books are still selling, by you have to *wait*.

We’re quite deep within the Singularity right now, though it’s turned out be the Singularity of Stupid (SoS), which effectively prevents the original concept of the Singularity from happening.

Pace yourself. Breathe. Take time away from the grind to take care of yourself. There is no rush. Celebrate the successes of your friends.

#books are awesome.

the John le Carre interview film The Pigeon Tunnel: his absolute loathing of Kim Philby never ceases to delight. This time I noted his throwaway line about Philby's 'addiction to betrayal':

"if you'd given him your cat to look after for a couple of weeks he'd have betrayed the cat somehow"

A Higgs Boson walks into a Catholic Church and says, "Sorry I'm late." The priest smiles. "That's okay. We couldn't have Mass without you."

#booksky

Jimmy Carter has passed away. My wife says he was the last decent man in politics.

Thank you! We’re going a really tough time these past months.

But how are you and the family? Is living in the Netherlands as good as you hoped?

I am not sure. I can ask her, if you like. :)

It has. I’ve really missed you.

As for me: both my parents have now passed away (Dad only a few weeks ago). My writing continues be stalled. I am trying to learn music, which is good.

Aaaaaand Michelle has just discovered she has COVID for the first time. Doesn’t recommend it. No stars! ;)

@margaretmorgan.bsky.social

Hi Margaret! Great to “see” you! Thanks for looking me up! :)

Hey, Steve! Great to hear from you! :)