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The subtle art of shutting the fuck up.
I saw a Bluesky post flash by yesterday. John Scalzi writing briefing about not writing, no matter how briefly, about a topic that was causing him anxiety.
Apparently, he actually started a blog post about it over at Whatever, and got a couple of pars in before The Fear took hold, and he deleted it.
Fifteen minute project: Felafel.
My ‘Someday’ wishlist is full of projects I should totally get off my arse and make happen – which never actually happens, of course. So, I came up with a genius idea a while ago for attacking the list.
'Fifteen minute projects’.
Burger Night: Masters of the Air.
It's a surprise to me that we still have must-see TV. Or appointment television, or whatever the marketing wizards are calling it these days. I suspect most folks do have at least one series they wait for each week.
Sleeper Agent escapes.
I get a lot of pleasure from sending out free stuff, but occasionally, I like to put another layer of gold plating on the ol’ hovercraft, so I release an actual book. Today is one of those days.
Bookclub link
No idea if this will work, but here is the link for the Bookclub.
Doors open at 6.30 Brisbane Time. I will have a drink. If nobody turns up, I will drink alone.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87165401381?pwd=WXZpMzBLRm95WUxaRlVRclU3S2Yvdz09
The meeting ID is 871 6540 1381
The passcode is 180814
Book Club Wednesday this week.
I’ll host on Zoom. I let my paid account go after Covid, but I think I get 45 minutes free anyway.
I’ll post the login details here at 6 pm (Brisbane time) for a 6.30 start.
BYO cocktail.
Suburban Mystery Number 87.
I can’t help but think that this is share house related.