TIL: Ray Bradbury wrote Fahrenheit 451 on a coin-operated typewriter he found in the basement of UCLA's Powell Library:
“So, exhilarated, I got a bag of dimes and settled into the room, and in nine days I spent $9.80 and wrote my story; in other words, it was a dime novel,” Bradbury said.
Source: http://magazine.ucla.edu/exclusives/from-dimes-to-fareinheit-451/ (via Neatorama: https://www.neatorama.com/2024/06/09/Ray-Bradbury-Wrote-Fahrenheit-451-on-a-Coin-Operated-Typewriter/)
#ScienceFiction #RayBradbury #SFF #scifi #humor #humour #typewriter #typewriters
Excuse me, I can't eat any more of your breadcrumbs right now, I have to take this case.
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My cousin is staying with me tonight on her way cross-country. She calls me from a turnpike rest area to tell me her car is making a noise, but “some guy who was smoking the whole time” diagnosed it, told her what part she needs to replace, and told her she’d be safe to complete her drive.
…that’s a really specific kind of fae that I had forgot existed.
So apparently the city of Portland is giving away free air conditioners this summer? You have to qualify under a household income threshold but it looks like you've got at least a 1 in 3 change of qualifying https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-free-air-conditioning-units-311/283-24361b3a-f195-4c31-82d6-481a6533345e
Do I need to fear for my life because some of you refuse to vote for Biden? Trump is talking about prosecuting opponents; Bill Barr said Trump often spoke of executing rivals, and some of Trump's advisors talk of executing journalists.
I'm an old(or), white man fighting for the rights of women, people of color and the LGBTQ community. I'm vocal. If Trump wins, is my freedom or life in danger?
You are free to be upset at Biden over his policies, but PLEASE don't ignore what this election means.
@spottyfox - I recently updated my Iron Chef episodes with the ones from YouTube, and decided that if my original copy was watchable, but had the old music, I'd keep it over the clean ones with the new music.
[Seattle Area]
Woodcarvers!
Artists!
We're on the lookout for talented individuals to craft hand-carved wood planks that will adorn ten streetlight poles along Main Street in Downtown Duvall, Washington.
Artists from King and Snohomish counties, as well as artists associated with regional Indigenous Tribes, are invited to participate in this unique initiative. This is your chance to showcase your creativity, celebrate our community's rich cultural heritage, and add a touch of artistry to our vibrant downtown area.
Interested in participating? The NEW DEADLINE is 5pm on June 21st, 2024. Scan the QR Code or visit the link below to view the full Call for Artists and learn how you can get involved:
https://www.duvallwa.gov/174/CallforArtists
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of something truly special! Let's come together to transform our streets into a colorful canvas of expression.
I learned today via a mainframe group I'm part of that Lynn Conway has passed away at age 86.
She was an absolute legend in computing, and led an inspiring, authentic life.
So, officially I'm not unemployed anymore! Sure, it's just ten hours a week, but it's my second freelance paid writing gig with a possibility for a lot more. And it's a lot of fun, too. Can't really talk about it more than that, but I'll announce it when I can. 🙂
Still hemmorhaging money, but at least not as badly, and the ten hours a week gives me room to start looking for part time work as well as full time.
@Hasufin - Yeah, Struan bread is essentially a multigrain bread, just really has a lot of stuff in it. I love it, myself. :)
Artist for Closetspace and A Wish for Wings
Creative Text Writer for MTG: Universes Beyond
Writer for Sea of Legends
One enchilada short of a Mexican Platter