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OMG, We Can Haz LJ!
Apr. 5th, 2011 11:35 amLooks like LJ is back on-line for the moment. I will try to quickly recap everything going on in my life before it crashes again.
First, this commerical interruption:
Tonight I'm going to be one of the guests on KFAI's "Write On Radio" show from 7:00 - 8:00 pm Central. KFAI broadcasts on 90.3 FM Minneapolis/106.7 FM St. Paul, but you can also listen via live streaming at: kfai.org. But, since 7 PM might be a very busy time for you depending on who you are and where you live, you can also check out the archives at http://www.kfai.org/archive tomorrow morning or shortly after the broadcast. I don't know how quickly they have it available.
Also, if you do tune in, be patient. Usually they schedule at least two guests and more often than not, they put me on during the second half hour. (Maybe they like to close with a bang, I don't know.)
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Okay, so last weekend (and yesterday).... hmmm, okay, on Saturday I had my Mensa meeting. No, I'm not a member. I know for a fact that I can't pass their entrance exam. (I had an IQ test as an adult as part of testing for dyslexia and I am resoundingly average.) I was invited to speak about publishing and writing science fiction. And, you know what, before you make any cracks about how you wouldn't want to be in any group that would have you as a member or other such remarks, the Mensa folks were AWESOME and I had a GREAT time. They were super nice to me, and totally respected my experise as a published author. They laughed at all my jokes and generally treated me like a rock star. I would totally join their group if I could. So there.
I was a *little* worried it would be a room full of Sheldons from "Big Bang Theory," but it turns out, not so much. Everyone at Mensa was fairly well socialized, certainly as much as your average SF/F fan. :-)
On Sunday, one of Mason's friends had a Hogwarts themed party. I've posted some of the more adorable picutres on tatehallaway.blogspot.com, but here are a few others:
Going to this made me totally want to have a grown-up version. All I'll say is that plans are in the works!
First, this commerical interruption:
Tonight I'm going to be one of the guests on KFAI's "Write On Radio" show from 7:00 - 8:00 pm Central. KFAI broadcasts on 90.3 FM Minneapolis/106.7 FM St. Paul, but you can also listen via live streaming at: kfai.org. But, since 7 PM might be a very busy time for you depending on who you are and where you live, you can also check out the archives at http://www.kfai.org/archive tomorrow morning or shortly after the broadcast. I don't know how quickly they have it available.
Also, if you do tune in, be patient. Usually they schedule at least two guests and more often than not, they put me on during the second half hour. (Maybe they like to close with a bang, I don't know.)
/ad
Okay, so last weekend (and yesterday).... hmmm, okay, on Saturday I had my Mensa meeting. No, I'm not a member. I know for a fact that I can't pass their entrance exam. (I had an IQ test as an adult as part of testing for dyslexia and I am resoundingly average.) I was invited to speak about publishing and writing science fiction. And, you know what, before you make any cracks about how you wouldn't want to be in any group that would have you as a member or other such remarks, the Mensa folks were AWESOME and I had a GREAT time. They were super nice to me, and totally respected my experise as a published author. They laughed at all my jokes and generally treated me like a rock star. I would totally join their group if I could. So there.
I was a *little* worried it would be a room full of Sheldons from "Big Bang Theory," but it turns out, not so much. Everyone at Mensa was fairly well socialized, certainly as much as your average SF/F fan. :-)
On Sunday, one of Mason's friends had a Hogwarts themed party. I've posted some of the more adorable picutres on tatehallaway.blogspot.com, but here are a few others:
Going to this made me totally want to have a grown-up version. All I'll say is that plans are in the works!
