Category Archives: Personal

I’m a clumsy oaf

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Cora

I really seem to have contracted the clumsiness virus (well, at least it’s not EHEC), because after slipping on the stairs and spraining my ankle on Saturday, I managed to bump into and break an open window today, because I … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Cora

This is just a quick post to let you know that I got home late yesterday evening. We had to fly via Paris Charles de Gaulle, an airport I really don’t like and try to avoid whenever possible. And yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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Another short update from Dublin

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Cora

I’m still enjoying myself very much here in Dublin. The weather has been mild and sunny all the time, only yesterday morning there was a bit of rain, and that was while we were having breakfast, so it wasn’t much … Continue reading →

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Brief Update from Ireland

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Cora

Just a brief post to let you know that I arrived safely in Dublin yesterday. The weather is nice and sunny, much better than at the Royal Wedding apparently. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi is only available in the hotel lobby. What is … Continue reading →

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Up and Away

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Cora

From tomorrow on, I will be in Ireland until Tuesday, May 2nd. I’ll take my netbook along and will try to make the occasional post. Nonetheless, blogging will be light, since I don’t yet know how the Wi-Fi connectivity is … Continue reading →

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Birthday Photos

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Cora

Like I mentioned in my previous post, today was my birthday. Well, actually it was yesterday, since it’s already past midnight. I had a very nice day. The weather was sunny and warm, and because of the Easter holidays, I … Continue reading →

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Speculative fiction, gender, taste and why “the domestic and mushy stuff” is important

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Cora

The debate over gender imbalances in speculative fiction reviewing rages on across the internet with several interesting posts. There are some links as well as lengthy ruminations by me behind the cut.

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My Mom’s Birthday

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Cora

March 28th is my Mom’s birthday, so I spent a significant part of the day first at an Italian restaurant and then at my parents’ house. I also got one of those “need it yesterday, if possible” translation rush jobs. … Continue reading →

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Being Anosmic

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Cora

A recent study has discovered that people who are unable to feel pain due to a genetic defect are also anosmic, i.e. unable to small anything. I find this rather interesting, because I happen to be anosmic, though I am … Continue reading →

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Stuck in a parked car at midnight

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Cora

I actually have a longer post partly drafted, but I don’t have the energy to finish and post it tonight. Because tonight the daylight saving time changeover night, hence the night is one hour shorter anyway. Which infuriates me, because … Continue reading →

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