Friday pudublogging: pudu birthday edition

I’m not exactly sure why, but with the gorgeous moon last night and the sun out today it feels like a pudu might be having a birthday.

I’m not sure what you get a pudu on its birthday.  Probably lots of leaves and peace and quiet.

Sorry I’m not posting on the front page more often at the moment.  Trebekistan calls.  But there are plenty of fine blogs keeping you fully abreast in the latest in horror and wonder.

Wherever you are, may your weekend be filled with leaves and peace and quiet.

More changes to come

A note for those who wonder if the current design is final: oh, heck no.

I got busy with some other stuff (which I can’t wait to write about) before I even really got started working on the site.  So the layout, etc. will be in flux again over the next few weeks.  There will probably be times when you’ll visit and find something truly strange as a result

Well, I love you, too, Kirkus!

The latest news on the book: it just got its first major review, as of this morning. Kirkus had this to say (dated July 15th, but posted a little early, magazine-style I guess), among other kind words:

. . . This
cleverly executed volume displays the obligatory acumen and erudition,
as well as considerable wit and writing ability. . . [G]oes beyond
backstage information and tips on mnemonics to build a substantive
memoir of family and growth. It