I meant to mention this yesterday. the_child and I were in the car, talking about writing and writers. She asked, "Who's that man, the one who wrote the best story?" Thinking she might be referring to "Story of Your Life", which is probably my favorite short story ever, by anyone, I said, "Ted Chiang?" She said, "Yes."

Also, Terry Pratchett's Making Money has arrived at Neuvo Rancho Lake. Expect reduced writing productivity for a day or so.