burning at the centre of time

Just as an FYI: Matt and I have safely returned to Glasgow along with all baggage (though slightly smushed but still edible boxes of US foodstuffs*) and raging cases of jetlag.

I have lots of thoughts about WisCon and stuff that's recently come out, which I will address later. Also, I'm really sad I missed the GOH speeches on Sunday--I've read them and they are both epic in different ways, both thoughts we should take to heart, and...I'm shitty at words right now. I did get to briefly meet and fangeek a little awkwardly at NK Jemisin.

I am sad about the death of Dr. Maya Angelou and irritated at the respectability politics that she's being used for already.

I am also angry, as those who follow me on Twitter know, about what went down in California and cannot really put thoughts together right now.

I am trying to read four or five books at once which is probably ill-advised.

I am really damn happy for lizzybees and S omg.

TO WORK TOMORROW, MY X-MEN.

* Realised I forgot to put this in the post: Cheezits, Cheetos, Quaker Oatmeal Squares, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, and other bits and pieces.

Safely in Milwaukee, after (all on the US side) flight cancellations, customer service queuing, delays getting to O'Hare (closest flight available), and epic bs. Sadly our bags are not here though, and so we are bumming around in pajamas for a while until the laundry is done.

At least there's that benefit to Hotel Mom. And this is why I never check my electronics.

Stay tuned for more Bag Saga.

by the way, jet lag is the reason I have been bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for about two hours already.