Author Archives: paleololigo

Scientist (Paleontology, Geochemistry, Geology); Writer (Speculative and Science Fiction, plus technical and non-technical Science); Mom to great boy on the Autism spectrum; possessor of too many hobbies.

Sickness and Health

Hello followers,

Betcher wondering why nothing has been posted here in the last week.

Alas, I’ve been sick. Really sick. Presumably just a virus, but a tough one. Maybe the flu (my favorite summer affliction). We’ll see.

I’m operating at about 80% right now, trying to direct my limited resources at the things that are most demanding: family and work. The blog, and writing in general, has taken a massive hit. I haven’t exercised in more than a week. I did, finally, yesterday, do a little sewing. After a three-hour mid-day power nap.

Hopefully the coming week will see me back to my old self.

Interaction and Entitlement

Here’s where I wax philosophical. Forgive me if I offend. I had this revelation today, after waiting for my very late cable guy. I wanted to share my thoughts, and see if you agree (or disagree).

A lot of people are posting these days about this prevalent sense of entitlement in our culture. By this, I’m referring to the culture in the United States. I don’t imply that this is a global phenomenon.Continue reading “Interaction and Entitlement”

Stink Bug – Chapter 12

I couldn’t get K’eel nor W’oo’woo to elaborate any further. They were nervous and eager to change the subject. I decided not to press. T’rb’l would explain later, I was sure.

K’eel flew off, leaving me with W’oo’woo.

“Are you hungry?” he asked, raising the crest on his head and fluttering his wings. “We can eat, yes? Good food today.”Continue reading “Stink Bug – Chapter 12”