This afternoon I defend my masters thesis, after which I will hopefully have only a few minor corrections and then I will have earned my masters in physics. I also hope to be done school for a while, so if you know of any good job openings… But the busy
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A Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: Delightfully Busy…the Genesis
This is just a note to say I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth! I’ve been busy preparing material for Web of Angels–the genesis and answering interview questions for two publications, one local and one national, and writing up a submission for a conference that I may be
Continue readingA Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: My Workspace Revised
Recently, I rearranged the corner where I write. My workspace is 6 ft by 4 ft with another 21 inches of shared space on the table where my large monitor sits, also used by my older d when she wants to participate in the “homework club.” My work table is
Continue readingA Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: Blue Skies Again
Sunshine! Thank God I did not awake to the pitter patter of rain. I am probably the only person in Toronto who was glad glad glad when yesterday’s rain turned to snow. I was late meeting a friend for coffee and ran in the snow in my sneakers and the
Continue readingA Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: My Horrible, Rotten, No-Good Day
It started this morning when the sound of rain woke me up. First I thought, “It’s raining outside, not inside.” I listened. Then I thought, “Nope, it’s raining inside too,” and I went to get the pot. Those of you who read my blog regularly may remember that the roof
Continue readingTerahertz: I guess until now atheists knew to keep their mouths shut in Surrey
Wow I love newspaper titles. The South Fraser Unitarian Congregation was kind enough to send out a press release for my upcoming talk on humanism. Peace Arch News, based in White Rock, picked up the story under the headline “Atheist to speak in Newton.” It’s a fine article, but does
Continue readingwmtc: new from wmtc: fibromyalgia info page
I decided to write about my experience with fibromyalgia, just to put it out there on the internet. I’ve met many people with fibromyalgia who don’t actively try to reduce their symptoms, believing that there are no good treatments. While I have no idea if my experience is typical or
Continue readingA Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: Meeting Today
Today I’m meeting with my publicist and have a 3 page list of contacts gleaned from all the helpful suggestions and recommendations of people on my email address list who passed along suggestions. So a big shout out: THANK YOU! If anyone has any other promotion ideas or contacts for
Continue readingA Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: What’s In A Goal?
On Sunday, my older daughter scored her first hockey goal. So let me start this post by shouting out: Way to go, M! She started playing last spring, enjoying every game even though she was on a losing team. This fall is her first experience on a team that is
Continue readingwmtc: in which a talking dog distracts us from boring schoolwork
Ah, November. Along with its evil twin March, the worst months for university and grad students. The school term is almost over, yet so much work is still ahead of me. I’m counting weeks.I have so many things I want to blog about, and no time to write….
Continue readingTerahertz: My BCHA talk: 14 Billion Years in 90 Seconds
I finally got a half-decent video of myself giving a talk. Of course the projector still failed to work with my laptop, so I went slide-less (but it still works I think). I gave this talk this morning for the BC Humanists at Oakridge Seniors Centre. The TalkOrigins article I referenced can be found here. […]
Continue readingA Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: Sunshine and Skating
I know that Sunday isn’t the best time to post but I’m too happy to care. There is sun and blue sky today, and there was sun and blue sky yesterday. I skated with my family this morning and I walked with A yesterday, just the two of us, hand in hand, for 3 hours. […]
Continue readingwmtc: back, more soon
We had a terrific little trip to New York. It was a real treat for us to be there together without the crush of holiday crowds, to see family without the big Thanksgiving gatherings, and just enjoy the City. Perfect weather didn’t hurt either, especial…
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PERSONALWHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE OCCUPY MOVEMENT PART 3As I’ve mentioned before, both here and on my Facebook page, the very fact that the movement has refused to set up a list of demands to the power elite is a source of strength not weakness. What the O…
Continue readingA Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: Advance Quotes!
[A]stonishing, shocking, loving…Step into this novel and you will find yourself submerged; wake from it, and you will find yourself transformed. Web of Angels is a rare gift, perfectly named; within this novel, Lilian Nattel has offered us the work, the weave, of angels. An important book. Groundbreaking, demanding, brave and beautiful. Unforgettable fiction. Brilliant. […]
Continue readingwmtc: greetings from new york city
We’re here early this year, visiting friends and family now instead of over US Thanksgiving. Occupy Wall Street is definitely on the agenda. Probably not much blogging though.
Continue readingHappy Halloween From Stevie & His Pitbull!
I think that pic should be on the Pmo ‘s business cards. What say you?
Happy Halloween from Sister Sage ‘s Musings!
A Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: Sunshine and Gratitude
For the view outside my window, golden leaves against a blue sky, I’m grateful, and for the squirrel that skitters across the flat roof to visit, though he won’t sit for a photo, too. For ice skating with A, hand in hand this morning, for my older daughter’s wrist in my hand as I pulled […]
Continue readingA Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: Happy Anniversary
A and I got married 14 years ago–but our anniversary isn’t special. Every night, when he comes to bed–our comfy bed with the extra padding–I am grateful and aware of the blessing. I was volunteering with seniors, facilitating a writing group when A & I moved in together. One of these wise women said to […]
Continue readingA Novelist's Mind: Lilian Nattel Online: Remembrance Day for Kids
Remembrance Day is a happy day for me because it’s A’s birthday and my life is immeasurably better for being shared with him. It is also our skating & cottage friend J’s birthday. Aside from that, though, it’s a day of laying wreaths, remembering battles and honouring those who fought in them. But today I […]
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