Random Access

Monday
I had no pre-work/during-work coffee. And no on died. That definitely qualifies today as a “red letter day.” (Bonus points if anyone can correctly identify the origins of that phrase.)

Listened to more of Wizard’s First Rule. I’m getting the impression that Mr. Goodkind had some latent BDSM issues to resolve. We were introduced to Denna, a Mord Sith. Not to be confused with the Sith of the Star Wars universe. How best to describe the Mord Sith…? They are a group of women who are… umm… AHA! The best way to describe them: The Mord Sith are to the world of Wizard’s First Rule what the Inquisitors were to the Spanish Inquisition. Nooo one expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! Oh yeah, the Mord Sith are magic users, as well. They break the will of their subjects… through pain – mental and physical. They revel in it. To make a long story short: Denna is brought in to break Richard (the protagonist) for Lord Rahl. She really likes what she does. And she isn’t above telling Richard that. Often.

I “finished” and submitted my MAG entry. I was having “issues” with Photoshop, because I couldn’t get it to display the layers of the picture the way that I wanted. I finally got it, but had a few problems with the final product. But, it’s done. It should have made the cut-off with no problem; if not, it will still be posted… but will not be eligible for voting. Oh well. I did what I set out to do and I made the effort. I showed the final to m3lody; she said that it was “cute.” I can live with that.

NPR/PRI

• Talk of the Nation had a very interesting story about the International Spy Museum and a brief history of women in American espionage.
• All Things Considered did a piece on Gifted Kids. In this segment they talked to a boy who started attending community college, as a student, at seven years old! Holy Doogie Howser, Batman!

Both of these were incredible stories. I recommend them to any- and everyone.

And now, sleep.

Peace.