Thursday, September 16, 2004
- I don't have dead squirrel plagues, but I do have five Gmail invitations to give away, so if any of my loyal readers want one, just ask.
Tuesday, September 7, 2004
- Not yet ready to delve into another Faulkner book, I opted to pick up a copy of Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow, a complex yet highly entertaining novel that bears enough resemblance to science fiction that I can read through it without feeling overly pretentious.
- I've heard that Neal Stephenson's books show evidence of Pynchon's influence, and I can certainly see the similarities in style and generally chaotic approach to plot. I only hope that Pynchon doesn't share Stephenson's inability to write a decent ending, though I fear otherwise. Inaccessible, unsatisfying conclusions have a noble and cherished pedigree in literature, after all.
- One of these days another poll might put in an appearance. This should not be construed as any sort of promise; it's more of an observation, like mentioning that at some point the Sun will go nova. I may discard the poll feature entirely, since it doesn't add much value around here.
Friday, September 3, 2004
- I've moved last month's relatively sparse content into the August archives.
- Here's an interesting article on the rebirth of cold fusion research. Cold fusion studies, as an expression of man's optimism in the face of insuperable scientific obstacles, invariably fascinate me. Sure, the whole concept is wildly improbable, but it's fun to consider.
- It's like reading a science fiction book, only the events and characters are real and lots of money is spent to advance the plot.
