Posts Tagged ‘People’

Redshirts by John Scalzi is one of those stories which are difficult to review, without spoiling, but I’m going to try. The story takes place in post-television 25th century future on an elite DubU ship – Intrepid. It is under the command of captain Abernathy, whose crew include science officer Q’eeng, first office Keerensky, medical [...]

I have very few memories from when I was very young. Still some moments are strongly etched in my mind. When I was couple of years old, my grandfather, whom I remember wearing only white garb, used to carry me on his shoulders, walk couple of miles and to take me to a local potter [...]

A good man once told me stories of two people and how they handle life’s problems, and decisions. One of them prays and there is a method to his praying. While standing on a crossroads of a difficult decision in life, this person would turn his attention to God. He lights a candle, writes his [...]

We have all met folks that are just amazingly happy, and others that are downright unhappy regarding who and where they are. Almost 7 months back, I was talking to a person, and he was ecstatic with where he was in his life. The positive vibes that danced in his eyes were infectious. Something clicked [...]

Audible Frontiers did a shared universe stories called METAtropolis with John as one of the authors and the editor of the anthology. That was my first encounter with John’s writing and I enjoyed it. So when Powells Books announced John’s visit to their bookstore, I was there. He was amazing, as I have already mentioned [...]

The next in line of the anecdotal series from the lives of some famous people. Small snippets that I have collected over time. These are musicians, scientists, inventors – many that you know. Here is Tesla electrocute himself and lived and how Edison and he differed in their approach to electricity.

I am starting a new series anecdotes from the lives of some famous people. Small snippets that I have collected over time. These are musicians, scientists, inventors – many that you know. Here is an mystery surrounding the death of famous Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky.