Open Threads

So I am watching the premiere of Farscape in order to get the background before trying the series, and I had a thought I had never had before regarding science-fiction and the concept of time. The characters kept using ‘alien’ units of time, and it occurred to me that I have never really contemplated how they quantify time in this sort of show.

We all know how we measure time, and here are a few alternatives, but how do most science fiction shows treat time? How would yuou measure time if you were a fiction writer? Is a reconceptualization of how time is measured and treated be an integral part of any science fiction?

The Inner Geek Appears AgainPost + Comments (17)

In case you are wondering, the ceviche came out great. I used:

Sea scallops
Shrimp
Red Snapper
Mango
Peach
Green and Red pepper
Jalapeno
Roma tomatoes
Limes
Lemons
Cilantro
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper.

I whipped it all up, let it cook in the fridge all afternoon, and placed in a bowl lined with greens and topped with sliced avocado.

And I washed it down with Laphroiag.

It was as tasty as it was pretty. If I don’t post tomorrow, it is because I have dropped dead from food poisoning.

CevichePost + Comments (8)

Ted Barlow has his list of books up from the book survey.

Michele’s can be found here, Kimmitt’s can be found here, and my list is here. I have given up on the others- they just won’t play.

And Gary Farber has decided to be coy and won’t pare his list down below 100 books.

Michael Demmons has his list here.

<s>Fictional Books</s> Fiction ChoicesPost + Comments (4)

The Tv Tome (like the IMDB but for television) seems to be under new management.

Also- have any of you ever made ceviche at home? Tips, cautions, and recipes would be appreciated.

One Last ThingPost + Comments (10)

Ricky West has some things he needs to get off his chest.

Chest Clearing TimePost + Comments (8)