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What are your pronouns? This badge ribbon from a science fiction convention is one attempt to affirm respect for all in fandom.
What are your pronouns?

What are your pronouns?

Have you ever been asked, “What are your pronouns?” I have been, on several occasions, so far, all at sf conventions. (Mine are “She/Her”). But more and more often today, you can’t necessarily predict a person’s PGPs (preferred gender pronouns) just by looking. That’s why I’ve often seen variations on this badge ribbon in the last couple years at conventions. No, it’s not an excess of political correctness, although there are those who’ll moan that it is. For those who claim non-traditional pronouns…

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Glimpses of Archon 42

Glimpses of Archon 42

Halloween? No, just an active costuming contingent! I enjoyed my return to Archon, a St. Louis-area convention I’d often attended when it was scheduled in the summer (I know: back in ancient days!). In more recent decades, this convention has become a major event for restaurants and hotels near the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL. The one I’m writing about here was held October 12-14, 2018. I enjoyed the costumes–but what I managed to catch in photos are a far cry from their full extent. For a better…

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How did the future look in the 1920s?

How did the future look in the 1920s?

The Artdog Image of Interest  My Images of Interest in October are videos, all of them drawn from a panel discussion, “Yesterday’s Tomorrow,” moderated by Kathryn Sullivan, in which I participated at FenCon XV. I shared these videos with the audience, and they generated enough interest that I thought my blog-readers might like them too! I’ll start with one from the 1920s. VIDEO: Many thanks to YouTube and Aaron1912 for this video!

Fondly remembering FenCon XV

Fondly remembering FenCon XV

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost two weeks since Ty and I left for FenCon XV at the Westin DFW in Irving, TX. It was our first FenCon, but we certainly don’t want it to be our last! Those Texans really know how to put on a great science fiction convention! The Royal Manticoran Navy made a strong showing at FenCon XV, both with its information booth and at parties and other events. I deeply regret that I had a brain glitch and didn’t remember to get the names of…

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Over and con too soon!

Over and con too soon!

I’m freshly back from SoonerCon 27, and what an excellent convention it was! They had some great guests, excellent programming and fun special events. One blog post (or even several) couldn’t do justice to it, but here’s a small taste of what I enjoyed most. SoonerCon 27’s lineup of featured guests included: L-R: Lloyd Lee Barnett, Glenn Garland, Jerry Bennett, Carrie Vaughn, John Picacio, Stan Love, Larry Nemecek, and Selina Rosen. Here they are at Opening Ceremonies on Friday, June 22, 2018. One last time at the Reed Center in Midwest City As ever,…

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