by Ira | Nov 19, 2016 | Challenge, Journal
We went out tonight and saw Fantastic Beasts and where to find them with the Arg and the Kristen. It was fun…but kind of a mess. I realized something tonight: I am a huge, huge proponent of tropes as the foundation of a story. PLEASE. Give me a trope to hold...
by Ira | Jan 1, 2014 | Books, Reviews, Sci-Fi, The Education of Ira
I’ve decided that after years of claiming to be a Sci Fi aficionado, it was time to face the cold hard reality that I am, in fact, a hack. There are literally a hundred so-called science fiction “classics” that I’ve simply never read. Well,...
by Ira | Dec 21, 2013 | Challenge, Journal
Had one of those vacation days today that you just *dream* about when you’re slaving away at work. I slept in, woke up exactly when I wanted to, ate breakfast, took the pup on a walk, then laid back down in my PJs and spent a couple hours just browsing on my...
by Ira | Dec 6, 2013 | Challenge, Journal
I did it! I finished the legendary “Foundation” trilogy by the venerable Isaac Asimov. I’ve briefly mentioned before that it’s the first step, really, in what I’m calling “The Education of Ira.” You see, for someone...