Monthly Archives: October 2004

Okay — so maybe I underestimated the Red Sox. Pedro looked really shakey going into the game and I thought it was going to be another debacle, and then they guy pulls out some gumption and shows everyone why he’s … Continue reading →

I don’t often step out on the limb to predict the way sports are going to come out, but this is what I think will happen: The Cardinals are going to take at least two games at home. Maybe all … Continue reading →

This coming weekend, I’ll be attending two events that are running concurrently in the same area. The first is the World Fantasy Convention in Tempe, Arizona. I’ll be taking part in the mass autograph event on Friday night and I … Continue reading →

Red Sox 10 Yankees 3 Red Sox win series 4 games to 3 after being down 3-0 Astros-Reds series decided tonight Amazing stuff.

I rarely watch sports until the playoffs come along, so I’m not used to the stress. Last night’s Red Sox/Yankees game was a real stresser. From about the time A-Rod slapped the ball out of the pitcher’s hand onward, I … Continue reading →

…but I’m not in the kitchen, so what do I do now? It’s unusually hot, even for Houston. The high is 92 degrees and it’s only going down to 72 overnight. Two days in Maine was enough to get me … Continue reading →

This weekend was my first “away game,” a signing in foreign territory. Venturing into terra incognita. I flew into Portland, Maine on Saturday morning. I’ve probably been in the city before, but not that I could remember. I promptly set … Continue reading →

Tomorrow morning–so early that it can almost be considered tonight–I’m off to Portland, Maine for my second signing. I’m hoping for some decent autumn weather and at least a few lingering colorful leaves. I have most of the afternoon to … Continue reading →

Some wise sage said that the second draft of a story or novel should end up 10% shorter than the first draft. I’ve never taken that as a rule, but rather as an observation. In my experience, it just happens. … Continue reading →

I don’t watch much baseball until the playoffs come around, but this year the season-ending comeback by the Astros has a lot of people around here sitting up and paying attention. Last night they won their first post-season series in … Continue reading →