If technology and my race preparation align, I should just be starting the Beat the Blerch Marathon in Carnation, Washington as this post goes live. This is my second marathon of the year, … Read More
Christine – Siouxsie and the Banshees
A classic Goth track from 1980. Maybe not their most well known song but one of my favourites. From wikipedia: Lyrically the song is about mental illness as it describes Christine, … Read More
Facebook (Finally)
I have, finally, set up a Facebook page for my writing. You can find it at http://www.facebook.com/SolitaryMindset. Drop by, say hi. I’m pretty friendly. [Facebook (Finally) by Philip Harris first appeared … Read More
Metrics Monday – 15th September 2014
My mildly obsessive nature came in very handy this week. At least as far as my writing goes. On Sunday afternoon I found myself a few words (5 to be … Read More
Five Things I Learned Last Week
Monday again, here’s five things I learned last week… Continuing last week’s farming theme – Grove Labs want to sell you an indoor Hydroponic Grove Thanks to Luc for this one. … Read More
Gettysburg by Chris Pourteau
I’ve mentioned Michael Bunker’s Amish science fiction novel, Pennsylvania, here before and it’s been doing very well. Most recently, it cracked the top 100 on Amazon and hit number one in … Read More
Extraordinary Machine – Fiona Apple
I suppose given the number of people who will be listening to U2 right now, I should pick a U2 video today but I won’t. I know one or two of their songs because … Read More
Graham Joyce
I was saddened to hear today that British author, Graham Joyce, has died of cancer. I’ve been reading a few of his blog posts this evening and the last one is even … Read More
Five Things I Learned Last Week
Happy Monday. Drones are now being used for advertising – I’m pretty sure I don’t like this idea. Drones are now being used to “buzz” apartments in Vancouver – Also an idea … Read More
Metrics Monday – 8th September 2014
Another stellar week – 7,441 words in total. Inspired by Mary Robinette Kowal’s short story course and a couple of extra days off work, I was able to make a … Read More