May, June, and July were very very busy months for me. I attended four science fiction conventions (Spectrum, ConQuest, SoonerCon, and Contemplation) and an academic conference on the literature of science fiction (The Campbell Conference). I participated in two art shows (ConQuesT, SoonerCon). I took a road trip to Arkansas to celebrate with the good folks of Yard Dog Press. We celebrated two national holidays with friends, saw a couple of musicals at Starlight, and…
Today the United States Supreme Court ruled that the religious rights of a closely held for-profit corporation take precedence over the federal law (the Affordable Care Act) that mandates health insurance plans offered to the corporation’s employees cover the certain preventative healthcare services, including contraception.* Hobby Lobby, the arts-and-crafts retailer, is at the center of this controversy. Don’t like their policy? Don’t shop there.** In the past, I’ve shopped at Hobby Lobby when I could manipulate…
I’m scurrying about trying to finish up several new pieces of art to show at SoonerCon this weekend in Oklahoma City. Here’s a reminder about my schedule: Friday, June 27 3 pm —Tut, Tut Mummy! — Why this strange fascination with the dried-up husks of dead people? 5 pm — A Game of Thrones: A Fan’s Addiction (moderator) — Panelists discuss everything Game of Thrones from the books to the television series. *Spoilers may be unavoidable 8 pm…
