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Wherein Cora Gets Into a Car Accident

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Cora

So I was in a car accident yesterday. But don’t worry, I’m fine. I wasn’t even in the car, when it was hit. And the other people involved in the accident are okay as well – thankfully, no one has … Continue reading →

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He-Man Goes Heidelberg: Cora’s Adventures at the 2026 Los Amigos Masters of the Universe Convention in Heidelberg, Prologue: A Night Time Trip to Bremerhaven

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Cora

On June 13, 2026, I attended the 2026 Los Amigos Masters of the Universe convention. Now the last two Los Amigos conventions took place in Neuss about 300 kilometers from where I live. It’s a long drive, but perfectly doable … Continue reading →

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He-Man and Teela’s Movie Date or Cora’s Adventures at the Masters of the Universe Movie Preview

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Cora

On June 3, 2026, I attended a preview showing of Masters of the Universe at the Savoy Movie Theater in the Hamburg St. Georg. As for why I chose this particular theatre rather than one closer to home, for starters, … Continue reading →

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Back to the Edge of the Ruhrgebiet: Cora’s Adventures at the 2026 Marché Noir Retro Fair in Dorsten, Part 1: It’s Roadtrip Time Once Again

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Cora

This year’s Marché Noir Retro Fair took place on Sunday, March 1, in Dorsten on the northern edge of the Ruhrgebiet. I attended for first time last year (see my three part con report here) and enjoyed the experience, so … Continue reading →

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Serving Justice in Snowy Bremerhaven

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Cora

I’m still working on a round-up of responses to the Masters of the Universe trailer and toy reveals, for in the past few days, my social media feeds were half footage of the terrible violence committed by ICE thugs in … Continue reading →

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The First Road Trip of the Year: Walsrode and Hildesheim in the Snow

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Cora

In my New Year’s post, I mentioned that I may have a road trip report for you soon and here it is. Because on Sunday, when 2026 was only four days old, I went on the first road trip of … Continue reading →

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A handy guide to all SFF-related posts and works of 2025

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Cora

I never felt particularly comfortable with eligibility posts, but I posted such an overview for the first time in 2016, when someone added my name to the Hugo Nominations Wiki. Eventually, it paid off, because I was a Hugo finalist … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2025

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Cora

Yes, it’s the obligatory Christmas post. In past years, December was generally very busy with translation work. This year was remarkably quiet, which is a tad worrying. Though I decided to make the most of the  unexpected free time I … Continue reading →

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Back to the Ruhrgebiet: Cora’s Adventures at the 2025 Toyplosion in Castrop-Rauxel Part 1: It’s Roadtrip Time

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Cora

I still haven’t gotten around to posting the final part of my report about my trip to the Los Amigos Masters of the Universe convention in Neuss earlier this summer and it’s already time for the next convention. But first … Continue reading →

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He-Man Goes Ruhrpott – Cora’s Adventures at the 2025 Los Amigos Masters of the Universe Convention in Neuss, Part 3: Coal, Castles and Grevenbroich

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Cora

I know this post is much delayed, but here is the long awaited part 3 of my trip to the Los Amigos Masters of the Universe convention in Neuss on the long Pentecost weekend. For the rather eventful trip to … Continue reading →

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