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A bunch of cool people are having an auction to benefit Terri Windling, who first published me, and pretty every good fantasy writer (except R.A.McAvoy) between 1980 and 1990. There are many cool things to bid on. I’ve put in the dedication to my current work in progress, Hawk. Yes, indeed, I’ll [...]

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I need a particular piece of custom-built furniture.  I can’t go into detail (it’s for a present, and if I describe it, the person it’s for will figure it out), but it will take someone who is good and creative.  Does anyone know someone who can do this sort of thing?

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I’m currently reading William Shirer’s The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.  It’s brilliantly researched, and the author’s prejudices and idealism do little to reduce its value.  One of the things that strikes one very forcefully is the list of 25 demands in the program of the Nazi party, and the discussion of which [...]

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What, where, and when is the greatest massacre of US citizens by the US military?  For this purpose, Indians were not considered citizens before 1924 (the Snyder act), nor were Confederates during the recent unpleasantness between the states.

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This is a tricky one.  I’m looking for some technology from any time in the last 20 years or so with the following characteristics:
1. It is ubiqutous.
2. It was done right–ie, it’s a good thing they did it THAT way instead of some other way.
3. It is either true or believable that it COULD have [...]

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Anyone out there good with LibreOffice Writer?  The process of trying to describe the problem is liable to be long and painful, as I lack the vocabulary and the symptoms are a bit involved.  If there’s anyone who is familiar enough with the beast to help me start the process, I’d appreciate it.  It’s slowing [...]

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I’m looking for ancient Greek for “those who forget.”   Anyone know, or know someone I can ask?

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I need some information about Pittsburgh, particular around 1968-1973.   Were any of you there?  Do you know anyone who was?  Any help appreciated.  Thanks.

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I am almost out of coffee, and yet, I have pounds remaining. What could this mean?
I’ve lost the little tub that I had marked for 1 lbs of green coffee. I haven’t yet unpacked enough to find my scale. My attempts to learn the answer on the internet have failed, so I [...]

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This is a reminder, for those who might be interested, that Fourth Street Fantasy Convention is coming.  For those who don’t know, we’re a small, literary convention, with single-track programming (with lunch breaks built in).  It started many years ago when I wanted a way to bring together smart people I admired and listen to [...]

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