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Hugo Awards Nostalgia

Nostalgia.  You probably don’t think I have any, or show any, or however you’re supposed to use that in a sentence.  (What? Writer? Me?) Truth be told, I can be quite nostalgic.  Sentimental, even.  I don’t show it often, so...

October 2, 2012 Patrick Hester awards, chicon, chicon 7, chicon7, hugo awards, mementos, nostalgia, worldcon 0 Comments

Photo Friday: Windmills

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...

September 14, 2012 Patrick Hester I80, Iowa, Life, Nebraska, photo, photo friday, Photos, travel, wind turbine, windmills, worldcon 1 Comments

The Obligatory Chicon 7 Post

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...

September 12, 2012 Patrick Hester 2012, chicon, chicon7, convention, hugo awards, Life, travel, worldcon 9 Comments

$25 For a Fridge in your hotel room?

Really, Hyatt Regency? This seems to be a trend.  The more expensive the hotel, the more they screw you.  I remember the con hotel in Reno with their ‘tray of death!’ (a tray full of snacks sitting on your dresser, each item carefully...

August 23, 2012 Patrick Hester chicon, chicon 7, convention, hotel, Life, worldcon 6 Comments

My WorldCon / Chicon Schedule

Hi there! I’m going to Worldcon! Want to say hello while I’m there? Here’s where I’ll be: Friday, August 31st, 6 PM: Pizza Wars, NY Vs Chicago Panel in the McCormick room located in the West Tower, Silver Level. Saturday...

August 23, 2012 Patrick Hester chicon 7, hugo awards, Life, worldcon 1 Comments

2012 Hugo Nominee Packet and Supporting Memberships

I was listening to the extraordinary, Campbell Award Nominated Mighty Mur Lafferty on I Should Be Writing (yes, I listen, even after I’ve produced an episode for her), and she was talking about the Hugo Awards. As you may (or may not) know...

May 15, 2012 Patrick Hester 2012, hugo, membership, nomination, worldcon 2 Comments

Collaborative Art

I cannot believe I forgot about this! On Sunday, I was searching for an empty notebook to use for a project and came across the one I’d taken with me to World Con in August.  Totally forgot that GalenDara and I drew a picture together!  I...

November 8, 2011 Patrick Hester art, galen, Life, worldcon 2 Comments

Random Thoughts: Travel Edition

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 –...

August 22, 2011 Patrick Hester funny, life humor, random thoughts, reno, travel, worldcon 6 Comments
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