rjshae

Probably discussions about politics and religion belong in another thread. They always devolve into something non-funny and tedious.

I just finished Fairhaven Rising by L. E. Modesitt, Jr. It's hard to believe he's penned over 70 works. I used to really enjoy reading his stuff, but now it's starting to feel a bit formulaic. I guess I'm just becoming an old cynic. Still, there's no question he's prolific. This book was 638 pages long.

Ono

Termination Shock by Neal Stephenson. Like his previous works, it's a dense, lengthy read. But at least it's kept me interested enough. I barely began Anathema before it put me right off. Maybe I'll try that again later.

I'm skeptical that the engines will hold up for that long, but okay.

The CDC does recommend that people diagnosed with monkeypox wear a mask because it can be communicated through airborne droplets. But you need to be in very close proximity for it to be passed.