Jun. 24th, 2013

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Instant The First

I closed on my house Friday, and moved into my temporary quarters at Argonne Guest House. In the days prior to my move and closing, it felt like I was running as fast as possible, trying to get stuff done. Then, in an instant, I had nothing to do and all day to do it in. As it happens, that phenomenon provides a neat segue.

Instant The Second

Having nothing particular to do, I read Book 3 of the Expanse series, Abaddon's Gate. This book is really epic Space Opera! (tm) and highly enjoyable. It also has some interesting reflections on religion (paging [livejournal.com profile] jeff_duntemann, please pick up the white courtesy phone) and first contact with aliens.

But what I found ironic is that, at several key points in the story, spaceships or parts thereof physically go from really fast to stopped, resulting in massive injuries to the human occupants. This "60 to zero" in fiction really gelled with my "60 to zero" in real life. In any event, Abaddon's Gate is highly recommended.

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