Silverthorne

Putting a 'chewy' granola bar in the fridge renders it 'not chewy'.

There's a nice, big storm with incredibly dark clouds just to the north. I mean, thunderstorm clouds that make it look like dusk. My kind of storm. And it's stalled out. :(

The cafeteria put pepperoni in their scrambled eggs this morning.

Pepperoni. In EGGS....I feel like I should be saying 'Snakes. On A Plane!' when I say that. There's about the same amount of amused outrage at the...dumbness, I guess. *g*

I was head-skimmed by a blue jay. That was cool.

I have had three hours of sleep. I would like more.

Pepperoni. In Eggs.

....maybe that could be the sequel?

PS--Appearently, I can't spell 'pink' today, either.

BLEARGH!!!!!

Thank you, that is all.

(Really, though, just wanted to show off my new icon...*g*)

Warning: Totally irreverent post--rather like my last two.

( This is why I try not to let myself fangirl too much! )

On a planet with a ring, how often and how severe would 'meteorite' storms be? For that matter, assuming the planet was Earth-like (is that possible if there's a ring?), how would the rings gravity affect weather, air current, and so forth? Would there be an area that was unlivable because of too many 'hits' from ring debris? What would the trajectory be for such debris? Would it be a constant worry for the inhabitants of the planet? Or a seasonal or even centurial/millennial event? How would it affect society, religion, simple day to day life? How close or far does the inner edge of the ring have to be to the planet to make it workable?

Space flight Considering the space shuttle and the huge amount of heat and 'flame' take off produces, what would the damage arc for a very large, very powerful space faring cruiser be? Would the damage arc e minimal? Or would the heat and flame extend so far out from the platform that even the 'distant' stands that grace the space shuttle pads be too close?

How big of a hole can you make in the atmosphere with a space craft before the damage is not repairable once the craft has left (because leaving the atmosphere does, indeed, create a temporary hole)?

other brain-wasting questions...:D

If several races all stemmed from genetic as well as magical manipulation of the human race, would those new races still be considered human, or 'new' species of their own, especially if they all ended up with non-human traits that consistently bred true in the off-spring? How far can you go from the human genotype and still call them human? And how far, if they share the same base, can the differences be taken before intermingling on a genetic level is no longer possible?

Can horns be used as a cooling mechanism for a desert dwelling creature?

How likely is it that a horse like creature would develop in a forest?

If you're writing a fanatasy novel, but want to use scientific basis for some of your ideas, how far should it be pushed in either direction to make it believable, and yet not staggering under either 'weird' science that will ruin the 'educated' sound of the ideas, and yet not be so bound up in science that the 'fantasy' and 'magical' feel is lost totally in the 'hard facts'?

How many people have used the idea of "Ice Elves"? Or ice ships as transport and home, for that matter?

Merry Christmas, Happy Yule
Celebrate Hannuka?
Same to you.
No matter your path,
I wish you all well
As we all feast,
and listen to bells...

And with that now said
And wishes now sent
I'll quit writing poetry
Decidely bent
And leave you to familys
And Holiday cheer
Hope everyone's well
At this time of year...

Love and Hugs to Everyone!

Anne

I hate Texas....

It's the only state I've lived in where ants manage to get into everything, including closed, sealed boxes of cereal...

I was enjoying a nice bowl of 'Basic 4'.

Was being the operative term.

Then I saw the Ant Swim Team in my milk....

If I'd wanted protien, I would have eaten some of the roast...

I guess that's what I get for working a 'grunt' job though...

( really really dumb commentary )


I was supposed to be an artist, you know...or married to someone rich...:D