Mike’s Blog Round-Up

"The idea that certain things in life - and in the universe - don't yield up their secrets is something that requires a slightly more mature reader to accept." -- Samuel "Chip" Delany.
By driftglass — July 8, 2023

On this date in 1979, the B-52's made their UK live debut at London's Lyceum Ballroom.

Free Thought Blogs: Why Is There So Much Right-Wing Media? (Video.)

Show Me Progress: Not the brightest bulb in the chandelier.

The Rectification of Names: Literary Corner: Vital Caselaw (of Which There Is Much)

Attention space nerds! It was 20 years ago today! Well, yesterday, 20 years ago: Spirit and Opportunity rovers launched for Mars.

Round Up by driftglass of the Professional Left Podcast and Science Fiction University

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