Posted by: philomytha on: February 28, 2010
NinjaBoy told me this story about his RE class today: Once upon a time, the earth had ten suns. They burned the crops so Houyi shot down nine of the suns with his bow. As a reward he was given a pill that would grant eternal life, but he was supposed to fast for twelve months [...]
Posted by: philomytha on: February 12, 2010
I’ve been a fan of Orson Scott Card for many years. I’ve enjoyed his books, read his columns and forums, and gotten great recommendations from him (it’s thanks to him I discovered my beloved Firefly). I’ve tended to steer clear of his political posts though, because they’re so strident, even to the point of arrogance. It’s [...]
