I've done more before 11am than most people do in a day. Time for a nap.

[lauraanne_gilman]

Went to the new gym this morning. High marks all around, except the earbuds on my cd walkman broke. Bummer. (and yes, walkman. No, I don't have an MP3 player. If you feel that my life is sadly lacking without one, feel free to buy me one but otherwise shaddup already about it, okay?).

I also bought cookies for the signing tomorrow. No, I didn't bake them myself. I only bake in cooler weather, sorry.


The program for Necon is in, and despite Kaufmann's best efforts, I don't have an 8 am panel. I am, however, moderating. Must remember to pack the whip...

5:00 p.m. WHICH WAY TO THE BORDERLAND? Horror, fantasy, suspense -- where and when do they meet? Laura Anne Gilman (mod.), Tim Lebbon, Christopher Golden, Richard Dansky.

They meet in a bar, silly programming person. Next question?

Meanwhile at Ch. Felidae, there is Dinner Plotting going on in the kitchen.


5 cloves garlic
1/2 lb ground lamb
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
2 tbsp rosemary, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock
1 onion, chopped
2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups simmering chicken stock
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmesan)
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
3 tbsp toasted pine nuts.


No, none of you are invited. Aren't you sorry you weren't nicer to me earlier, now?