Heinlein was a genius. Stranger is potentially life changing, but so is “ Have Spacesuit, Will Travel.” La Guin’s “Left Hand of Darkness” is a must read for anyone concerned with gender fluidity. Where are Tarzan and the hurling moons of Barsoom? McCaffrey is not for nibbling but best devoured in 1,000 page binges. While I am here, Card’s “Songmaster” goes a long way to explain his brilliance and banning.
In northern Wisconsin, there is a similar spot, but the deer gather around 3:00 AM. They stay on one side of the road, however, because the other side is an Indian Reservation and there is open hunting season on it.
Since there are 2,100 companies listed on the British stock exchange and about a thousand times that doing business, those numbers are a clear indication that business is generally not worried.
The issues are motivation and boredom. Quin inadvertently brought home the ultimate cat toy. Instead of letting well enough alone, he (she?) kept motivating Sprocket with higher levels of difficulty, much like video games.
I have been a freelancer for 25 years. Computer and network support, not writing. Relationships are built, not negotiated by unions. If someone is having trouble being hired for a second job, there is a reason.
... and any building with a drive through window has just drastically increased in value. Seriously, if you would have used a photo that was really from Minneapolis in the winter, you would understand the inevitable backlash.
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