Eric S notapenguin's blog: "penguinBlog"

I didn't post a link and say, vote here- last time I attempted to do something without advertisement, two people (three, two in the audience, and me) showed up. (Ok, I did advertise this time, and so did others. But still.) To those who didn't vote- s'ok. (Or who saw my photo in the contest and decided you couldn't in good conscience give it your thumbs-up :) ) To those who did- very very many thanks and much surprised gratitude. In any and all cases- since I neglect to say, since it is worth saying- this, from this sleepy and often undiplomatic fellow, warm wishes north of the Equator and cooler ones south. May we all get to know each other a bit better at least in the next year and like who we discover, may acquaintances become friends and friendships deepen - of course!

I've only read the first long story in this collection by Charles Stross, but I recommend it. Somewhat soft sci-fi mixed with math references to warm this ex-math-major's heart ;) and amusing, well-plotted, well-done.

from the Defenders of Wildlife. I wondered...

Delayed awhile... Just opened it. My sister adopted a penguin in my name and I received a stuffed penguin. Yes, this does make me very happy.

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0423294/

"Surf's Up." (2007) About the annual Penguin Surfing Championship...

I have my second notreallyaMUMM (more a public opinion poll, exactly) running for a few more hours. :)

Finished reading this novel today, at the suggestion (of the series, not the novel) of a friend. A lot of fun, and of course I liked the mention of Hindemith partway through ;) Good mystery, memorable characters. (And a dashed-off review, but you'll see better, really...)

Greetings and Salut! (and night... no, no, nope! Didn't you get the memo? All hellos. Hellos only.)

Shostakovich symphony 4 conducted by Kirill Kondrashin (tape) One of the "The Cat Who" series "Shall We Tell the President?" (Jeffrey Archer) Two issues of Tempo A cantata by Buxtehude A volume with nine motets (reduced score) by François Couperin (seven items for USD 1)

"The Guardian" which was very good- cliched in some places but dramatic and affecting.

an awards dinner given by Challenge Industries. Mostly went very well, and the speeches were kept brief *g*. My job coach was among the recipients, which was pleasing. Somewhat tiring day overall.