I guess I'm in a reclaiming mood this year but damn it, I'm just going to wear a red poppy unironically.

Has to be "On the Night Shift," my novella in Asimov's: Houston is hit by a massive hurricane on the eve of NASA's first Mars mission, and a young flight controller is forced to take over during a chaotic evacuation. fromearthtothestars.com/2025/03/18/o...

In Icelandic we have 'Ókind' for monster. But the translation is un-sheep. So everything not a sheep is dangerous.

I feel this. For myself I'm proud of writing hard SF that is also both very Jewish and intensely agnostic.

Also a good reason to watch Channel 4 news, which had a good report on the situation in Tanzania last night

Fascinating that people think it's hard to avoid using AI! In my mind, using it is a hassle that I don't have time for.

And in the UK published by @grantabooks.bsky.social granta.com/products/por...

There is one in my late-60s-built flat and I (an elder millennial) think it's brilliant. Aside from meal-related convenience, it means that during the summer I get evening sun in my sitting room.

Yes, it does seem weird that you have to park to use the Park and Ride bus for free, because surely not driving at all is the ideal scenario?