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CV Rick's Year in Review for Books
Posted: December 28th, 2008, 1:59am EST by CVRick
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In my final installment of my Year in Review for Books, I'm going to give you the best of and some specific recommendations. Longest Audiobook of the Year: I shied away from the really long books this year, like the... -
The Science Fiction Year in Review - 2008
Posted: December 27th, 2008, 3:00am EST by CVRick
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Today I'm going to explore the Science Fiction Books I listened to in 2008. I heard some awesome books. And some that weren't so good. To the List - The Best Science Fiction Book of the Year: Since it's the... -
Non-Fiction Year in Review
Posted: December 26th, 2008, 12:53am EST by CVRick
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I'm going to brag about the Audiobooks I read this year. Counting all Books, Short Stories, Essays and episodes of This American Life, I listened to 943 hours of audio. That's almost 24 solid work-weeks of listening – eight hours... -
Religious Addiction: A Request from the Comments
Posted: December 25th, 2008, 5:53pm EST by CVRick
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Remember my post from 2007 about Religious Addiction? A commenter named Frustrated and Overwhelmed left the following: Rick, that was an amazing story. I'm not Mormon but I've watched my husband replace me with his reading, studying to quickly looking... -
I'm Going to be at the Bulldog today!
Posted: December 12th, 2008, 8:20am EST by CVRick
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If you're in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and want to see me drinking, drinking, drunk - you're welcome to come to the Bulldog Bar and Restaurant on the corner of Lyndale and 26th St. S. We're having our "End of... -
My Work Season
Posted: December 11th, 2008, 9:58am EST by CVRick
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I've made reference to my work season before . . . but now I'm going to elaborate. When I started my little business I thought it'd be good to make enough money to cover my expenses and pay down some... -
I'm Back - Work Season's Over
Posted: December 10th, 2008, 11:17am EST by CVRick
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There's a recession going on and election concluded, but I barely had time to notice any of it and I'm sorry to anyone who reads this blog for that. I'm back and the writing begins today. -
Feel Better Now?
Posted: September 11th, 2008, 4:58am EDT by CVRick
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Community Organizers
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 11:08pm EDT by CVRick
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"Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown,''; vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin said here last night. "And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience,... -
Work Update . . .
Posted: August 18th, 2008, 8:19am EDT by CVRick
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This weekend I updated my database and calendar in preparation for the Autumn season. I was up very late each night working on this because I couldn't put it off any longer. One of the things I wanted to ensure... -
Jane's Battlestar Galactica Questions Answered.
Posted: August 17th, 2008, 2:42am EDT by CVRick
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Today I was informed that through my own rudeness Jane's questions about the show I recommended have gone unanswered. In order to correct that, I'm going to answer them now . . . feel free to ask more questions in... -
Saturday Meme - Pieces of Eight
Posted: August 16th, 2008, 2:31am EDT by CVRick
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This is from Sideon, although i didn't like the instructions: Share eight possible reactions to the various possible and impossible circumstances. That makes it sound like each question should have eight answers. I'm just going to do an answer per... -
Featured Post - Ninja Writer's Story Club - Lyda Morehouse
Posted: August 15th, 2008, 5:50am EDT by CVRick
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Featured Post - This will stay on top of the page for a week - scroll down for newer content. Of all the stories I've read by Lyda, her first published story is both my favorite and her shortest. Irish... -
Political Violence In America
Posted: August 13th, 2008, 6:30pm EDT by CVRick
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Remember back in school when you had to deal with a bully? The bully's pattern was predictable: first taunting and insults, second violence. It works the same on a national scale. First taunts and insults, then violence. Today in a... -
Right Brain or Left Brain Test
Posted: August 13th, 2008, 4:00am EDT by CVRick
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I've been working on revising a story entitled Demon Deacon and the Ballerina Music Box. It brought this up on a search I made while taking a break. THE Right Brain vs Left Brain test ... do you see the... -
Thoughts on My First World Science Fiction Convention
Posted: August 11th, 2008, 2:31pm EDT by CVRick
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I'm glad I went to Denvention. There were some good things and some bad things, but as reports go mine must be anecdotal: 1. Connie Willis is my favorite person in the world. For a long time Doomsday Book has... -
Convention Update - The Hugo Awards
Posted: August 10th, 2008, 7:15am EDT by CVRick
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I went to my first award ceremonies last night and while I can't tell you everything that went on, just because I don't remember all the details and I'm not familiar with some of the preliminary awards, people, or zines,... -
Impressions of Worldcon
Posted: August 8th, 2008, 7:15am EDT by CVRick
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After a day, I have some impressions for you:#1 This is probably the most poorly laid out convention I've seen. The Convention Center doesn't have a centralized place for information, the presentations, panels, and rooms are spread out and hard... -
I'm Off to Denver
Posted: August 7th, 2008, 11:18pm EDT by CVRick
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Here's my brother and my son after they traded hats. Today Large leaves to go back home to Oklahoma. I'm also leaving to go to Denvention so we're going to the airport at the same time. Wish me luck getting... -
Administration Crimes
Posted: July 30th, 2008, 4:00am EDT by CVRick
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This diagram puts it all nicely into perspective. Most wanted: Alberto Gonzalez. -
The Stripper Sex Chronicles - Part Four
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 12:49am EDT by CVRick
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Warning: This story series will contain scenes of a sexual nature. If this offends you, please don't continue reading it. Misty left three days before midterms. There wasn't a note or a message on our answering machine. There wasn't a... -
Returning to the Stripper Sex Chronicles
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 10:22pm EDT by CVRick
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In preparation for another episode in my story, The Stripper Sex Chronicles, I want to repost what's already happened.Episode One: We meet Dylan and I set the stage for how we became roommates. Episode Two: I tell about how I... -
Gnarls Barkley - Who's Gonna Save My Soul
Posted: July 27th, 2008, 4:00am EDT by CVRick
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This is a real music video. I don't often find any that impress me, but this one did. -
Saturday Meme - Kickass Meme
Posted: July 26th, 2008, 4:00am EDT by CVRick
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Since life and work have totally been kicking my ass this summer I thought I'd make a meme about other kick-ass things.If you want to play along, just put together a list of things that you think kick ass and... -
My Week In Pictures
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 9:51pm EDT by CVRick
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Not only did I get in some canoe time this week, but I did it with Sugar and Large. -
I've Been Blogging for a LONG, LONG Time
Posted: July 19th, 2008, 7:30am EDT by CVRick
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Featured Post - Ninja Writer's Story Club - A Classic
Posted: July 18th, 2008, 5:45am EDT by CVRick
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Featured Post - This will stay on top of the page for a week - scroll down for newer content. The Story Club is back and this week I'm going back to a classic, one of my favorite stories of... -
Growing Up Mormon - The Reality Sisters - Part Two
Posted: July 17th, 2008, 8:25am EDT by CVRick
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“Rick, what are you doing here?” I stood alone in the entry, melting snow dripping from my parka and boots. Bishop Payne after shaking my hand left to find Christine. It looked like she found me first. “I'm supposed to... -
The Struggling Economy is Not Fictional
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 5:40am EDT by CVRick
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Another way a McCain Presidency would be another Bush term is on the economy. Things are grim and both McCain and Bush refuse to admit that it's bad. They're just going on the same old trickle-down pay for it later... -
Quick Thoughts on Valleyfair
Posted: July 15th, 2008, 5:37am EDT by CVRick
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Minnesota's amusement park, Valleyfair. Nice place. Big rides, lots of thrills. We spent over 7 hours in the park yesterday: Large, two of his friends, and me. The boys had a great time and were able to go on all...