Unquiet Desperation

Good morning, my people…

• My apologies for missing my TRICKSTERS update for the last two weeks. Between a big event last Thursday and my wife’s operation this week, I’ve just not had the energy to put out a good episode. I’ve written three lousy episodes, but as they are sub-par, I’m going to hold on to them and try to magically turn them into something decent for next week.
• My wife (Cathy) is recovering from he gall bladder surgery nicely…each day is a little better than the last. Thanks to everyone who has sent prayers, luck, and good wishes. She really does appreciate it, as do I.
• Thanks to everyone who is wishing me a happy birthday today.   In case I do not get to thank you personally, know that it is greatly appreciated.
• Want to know what I was up to in Atlanta? My interview about PyCon is now available at The Command Line podcast. 
• My review of Charles Stross’s Halting State is up on The Secret Lair.
• We’ve announced the winner of the Name Overlord Johnson’s Laptop contest.
• I am once again dabbling in Second Life. You can blame Sam Chupp for this.  I am known there as Brand MacIntyre…feel look me up. I am a lonely soul there, knowing no one.