http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com Newsletters and posts for science fiction fans, space activists and other futurists Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:25:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I love the word radical.  It feels cutting edge, freeing, and innovative.  I’ve always felt sheltered by radicals. Since they are a little farther out than I am, they give me room to explore, to widen my bounds, and still be safe. Sometimes it’s my turn to break ground. That’s a little ... http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=658 "What would you do if you knew that every good thing in your life depended on your getting enough rest? Because it does." - Unknown, recorded by Martha Beck in her blog at http://marthabeck.com/blog/?p=283 There we go.  As usual, Martha has seized the core of the issue. Without rest, nothing feels good.  Without ... http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=656 If you are stuck, try a small break.  A short walk, a drink of water, perhaps sleeping on it... any of these will sometimes inspire a solution.  Let go of wrestling with the problem consciously and try letting your mind drift to something calming. http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=654 "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." Neil Armstrong, as he placed the first footprint on the Moon. This issue's Small Step for Space:  Keep an eye on the upcoming spacewalks. Right now, there's a cooling problem on the space station.  Keep your thoughts and newsfeeds on the ... http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=652 Rollback by Robert Sawyer There are aliens in this book.  They are almost beside the point.  In order to communicate with long-lived alien correspondants, a very wealthy man offers a couple cutting edge, extremely expensive treatments to return them from age 87 to age 25.  It works for one - for ... http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=650 It's summer.  It's hot here in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Slowing down is just good sense when the scale passes 100 degrees Fahrenheit.  I've been on a small break since completing my Self and Others series.  Managed to do a little extra reading - didn't find anything great to recommend. ... http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=646 "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." Neil Armstrong, as he placed the first footprint on the Moon. This issue's Small Step for Space:  View the space shuttle. At this point, NASA plans the final two space shuttle launches for Nov. 1, 2010, and Feb. 26th, 2011. While ... http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=644 I Am Not Superwoman by Michele Woodward This is a collection of Michele's blog posts over the last two years.  Holding them in my hands, I'm impressed with the consistent quality, wit, and usefulness of her writing.  Michele is proof that writing frequently beats trying to write perfectly. These reach a ... http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=642 Hello, everyone! Over the past eight weeks, I’ve introduced and discussed seven principles for balancing Self and Others. Here they are again: 1. Red - The Principle of Survival - Put on your own oxygen mask first. 2. Orange - The Principle of Self - Know your priorities. 3. Yellow - The Principle of ... http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=640 Note that characters who violate the red, orange, or yellow principles tend to be victims, and characters who violate the blue, indigo, or purple principles tend to be villains.  Could you subtly imply a character trait by associating the character with a color? http://creatingspace.annaparadox.com/?p=638