November 2008

Twitters for 11-6-08

16:29 Picked up some Golden Russet apples at the green market. Heirloom cider apple. Thick skin, tart and dense flesh. Almost chalky. Very nice. # 17:47 In a cab with all three witches and the tree. # 20:48 Repairing fog witch’s mount. Need to drill the brace and then stitch the strap hinge on. # […]

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Twitters for 11-5-08

00:11 Moved by McCain’s concession speech. # 01:12 I am so happy. Obama! # 01:33 Outside on the streets of NYC. It is crazy and beautiful. # 01:40 Everyone on the subway is making eye contact and grinning. But there’s also this look of shock, like none of us trust the fortune. # 17:08 Heading

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Obama and the arts

I just thought I’d share one of the many specific reasons I voted for President-elect Obama. From his website: To remain competitive in the global economy, America needs to reinvigorate the kind of creativity and innovation that has made this country great. To do so, we must nourish our children’s creative skills. In addition to

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Deeply moved and happy

I watched the elections last night and am still in a state of happy disbelief.  I remember when a friend of mine, way back in the primaries, said that she was interested in Barack Obama. I’d never heard of him at that point, but I remember saying, “Are you crazy? The U.S. will never elect

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Twitters for 11-4-08

01:44 My flight was delayed coming in to San Fransisco. Almost missed the connection, but that’s delayed too. Arriving in NYC at 7:30 am. I hope. # 07:40 My flight has landed. I’ve got to take the train home to drop off my bags, then I’ll vote. YAY. # 07:40 My flight has landed. #

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Delayed

The flight out of Calgary was delayed due to weather in San Fransisco. So we landed after my flight to Newark was supposed to have left. Fortunately, that flight was also delayed and it looks like I’ll get on. I should be back in NYC at 7:30 tomorrow morning.

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Twitters for 10-3-08

10:27 Heading down for breakfast with Dianna Rowland. # 12:15 Packing for my departure from World Fantasy. I had a lovely breakfast with Diana Rowland, Daniel Abraham and Aliette de Bodard. # 12:37 Making calls for Obama. # 13:47 That was amazing. Called 40 people in N.C. Talked to about half of them. All but

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Calling for Obama

I decided to use my time wisely and I’m making calls for Obama from the airport. The Obama/Biden website has a couple of different, easy ways you can volunteer. I’m calling North Carolina, because that’s where I grew up. It’s been interesting. I made forty calls this morning and spoke to about a third of

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Twitters for 11-2-08

03:01 Back from dinner and parties. At 1595 words “His voice still sounded muted, but was at least present.” Going to aim for 2000 tonight. # 03:23 Wordcount for the evening 2031. Last sentence tonight. “She lowered her eyes and ducked her head. ‘Fine, thank you Mr. Varnell.’” # 12:28 I want to read all

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