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"The Mercy of Gods" by James S.A. Corey Damn, can these peeps write. I adored the Expanse series (both TV and books), and whipped through the books that I have at speed. This first entry into their new series was no exception - I finished it in less than a week. There were definitely some...

For yesterday, Nov. 14 1- got some planning done for the new year, which relieves some stress 2- saw a friend, who also gave me some belated birthday treats 3- had a productive evening meeting (which is usually just long and not productive)

For Nov. 10 1 - went to a band and choir concert this afternoon. It was good. 2 - I was not performing is the above concert. That was also good. 3 - My favorite charity event of the year has begun! Desert Bus for Hope started on Friday. (Google it, donate to charity.)

For Sat. Nov. 9 1) had an excellent 2-hour choir practice this morning 2. delicious tea... and it's almost time to refill my stash of teas, which is fun 3.) not preaching tomorrow (re: remembrance day, my second least favourite Sunday of the year), so that's a bonus that makes today way less...

1) Went to a local craft fair today, and used some of the latest funeral funds to buy some neat things for my now permanent office at work. And still have cash left over. 2) Tidied up the house a bit. Everything is still not completely back to normal post birthday party earlier this week, but...

Wooooo!! I'm in. I'll send a PM, though nothing has changed.

Yikes. Sooooo... How are the kids?

Sadly, I think you're right.

Well. Fuck.

I just had one of these! I'm currently covering emergencies (i.e. deaths) for a neighbouring colleague. I've done this dozens of times over the years, and I don't think there's ever been something come up. Last night, as I'm about to start cooking supper, and email comes in saying that...

I stayed up late to finish Mad Ship last night. It's a fantastic book - far more fast-paced/cliff-hanger-laden than the first, and that's also the one complaint I might have about it. That said: The world is richly built without being overwrought. The characters are vivid and distinct without...

After over 2 years of spotty contract work, and just a week shy of my 40th birthday, I finally have a permanent job again. Same job I've been doing for almost 18 months, now with added stability! Woooo! :drunk:

Ya, this is the one that scares me the most too. I just... don't have the words to express my thoughts on this.

80% feels low.

Balatro (switch) It was on sale. I got to the last boss on my first run post-tutorial, staying up over an hour past when I usually go to bed. This may become a problem.

I've finally started the second book of the trilogy - Mad Ship, by Robin Hobb. (I'm by no means finished... but I had to share initial thoughts.) Hobb remains a seriously kick-ass writer. It's been 10-11 months since I finished the first book, and it felt like coming back to an old friend...

Legend of Zelda: echoes of wisdom As said above, it's a puzzle game. Arguably an action puzzle game. It's taken me a bit to get into, but I am enjoying it. No comment yet on the quality of the main quest, as I've avoided it in favour of running around the overworld. I like the fast travel...

Well... Fuck. She's been a long time favourite.

Yesterday we had the contract negotiation meeting, so the interview must have gone well enough. The search lead is "thrilled" with the agreement we came to, which means I should have asked for more - dammit! - but, at least things are moving forward. Now the Board has to vote on the contract...

I wish I had a suggestion! I've never come across anything quite like The Expanse in terms of scale or character.