Activity from doctornemo

One story: I met Ted Kaczynski's brother and sister-in-law entirely by accident, around 2005. She, a fine professor at Union College, invited me to speak to her colleagues, which I did. After, she asked me if I minded going out to dinner with... [more]
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A crash course in the history of black science fiction.
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My wife tells me someone's referring to these guys as "vanilla ISIS." [more]
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I was impressed by a quiet comment Carter made in a radio interview I heard a few years ago. The reporter asked what he was most proud of as president. There was a moment of silence, then Carter responded: "I never started a war.... [more]
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The dawn of the Taft Test
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Looking into the universe in June 2022
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In praise of those we've lost to the literary wilderness.
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Strange defeat.
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Antony Blinken as Secretary of State What, Blinken gets the nod? [more]
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“It is 11 o’clock and the war is—”
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Got your x-er right here: (perks up) “Suddenly my dad who had worked his whole life had nothing to do... So this 52-year-old man..." (slumps) 53 here. I can't imagine ever retiring, much less a year ago.... [more]
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So are we doing this topic in this way? ockmockbock took the time to create a fine post. There's a scholarly paper which would engage many people here. There are some solid supporting links and a good sketch of the article's range. What's the... [more]
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The untouchables
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In Thouscot you reach Dogsbridge by crossing the Bridge to Millside
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Strong stories that don’t resort to the same old clichés.
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They shall not pass.
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I look at my hands. I can’t tell if they’re mine.
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"When asked about this news, Jerry Falwell, Jr. responded that he's not at Liberty to say." -Charlotte Clymer [more]
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We are shapeless. We can flow. We can crash.
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Launches, landings, elements, and the fiery golden apples of the sun
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