I recently had the chance to travel to Boston for a Marketing Conference/Expo called InBound. Hosted by Hubspot, InBound is quite massive. The sheer volume of people all mashed together reminded me of Blizzcon. The majority of the attendees...
On my recent trip back east for WorldCon, I was driving along I80 and had to make a few pit stops. On one such stop, I came across this restroom: I am tall enough that I could see over the tops of these stalls, creating a potentially awkward...
I had no idea part of Nebraska and Iowa were using wind turbine energy. The turbines are massive and dot the landscape along I80. Managed to take a few pics along the way. Here’s one of the best: To give you a sense of scale, I passed...
How to sum up my Chicon experience… Well, I resolved to have a better Worldcon versus Reno by reaching out to more people, arranging more interviews and planning out my time better. I managed to accomplish these goals and then some. I think the...
I don’t travel often, but when I do, I fly Southwest. This is my story. Aisle seat! Yes! Okay, now, don’t make eye contact with anyone walking down the aisle…Don’t make eye contact…Don’t make eye contact… Wait! She’s hot! Jedi Mind Powers –...
So. World Fantasy had this fantastic dealers room. I didn’t buy anything in there. The reason I didn’t buy anything is actually logistics, not finances; I brought plenty of money with me so I could buy what I wanted, but the...
/begin random thoughts from #WFC2010 *at the Milwaukee airport* …wait, why are they taking us outside? That’s a really small plane… Shit. * * * *Columbus* …wait a second. I have totally been in this airport before! I...
So – I had some time to myself when I got to Milwaukee for my connecting flight. I found myself noting that the concourse / terminal itself was incredibly drab and depressing. The color scheme was all gray and faded blacks in odd patterns...
/begin random thoughts about traveling since this is World Fantasy week I was reading one of the Terry Brooks Shannara books on a flight one time, when this cute gal struck up a conversation with me. I thought it was gonna go well but she just...
World Fantasy is this week and, like everyone else (I’m pretty sure), I am focused on the most important question related to the con: Should I check my bag or carry it on the plane with me? I used to be airplane guy. (There was no silly...
Well, the trip is on! I am kicking back at DIA, waiting for my flight. Should be about 20 minutes. I must give credit where credit I’d due: security, though tight, moved quickly. I don’t think it took 10 minutes. It’ll be...
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