Hooray for poets and poetry! Arthur Sze, current U.S. Poet Laureate, has a book of poetry translations out this week called “Transient Worlds: On Translating Po
Anne McCaffrey, Mother of Dragons
Anne McCaffrey was an American science fiction writer who was born on April 1. She was the first woman to win a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award, and her novel “Th
An Abundance of Baked Goodness to Celebrate Spring
The spring equinox has passed, signaling the end of winter. Many cultures and religions observe spring rituals and festivals, and as with most things, food is p
Tilt & Other Earthquake Stories
It was supposed to be just a shopping trip at IKEA. Get that crib; she couldn’t put it off much longer. But then, disaster struck Portland. The long-talked-about Big One. She has no phone, no money, no car. The only thing she can do is walk across the wreckage of the city, trying to get…
Armchair Traveler: Hong Kong
Time for another virtual trip, and we’re heading to Hong Kong, where the spring weather is warm and humid. Hong Kong is part of China - designated as a Special
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