See You in Reno?

On Tuesday I'm off to Renovation, the Worldcon being held in Reno. I've never been to Reno, but based on my experience of Los Angeles, I expect the people-watching to be lush. On Wednesday I'm going to Virginia City with scarlettina, kateyule, and davidlevine. Thereafter I will be at the con, doing Con-things. If you're looking for me, I will be most easily found at the following places or, failing that, in the bar or dealer's room. See you there!

Fri 11:00 - 12:00, The Continuing Popularity of Jane Austen
Jane Austen remains very popular, including among SF fans. Her books continue to be read, and they've spawned numerous movies as well as a number of spin off novels. The panel discusses Austen's continuing popularity.
Darlene Marshall, Brenda W. Clough, Ellen Asher, Madeleine E. Robins, Martha Wells

Fri 23:00 - 01:00, Whose Line is it Anyway?
Our version of the improvisational TV show.
Marc Wells, Sean Wells, David D. Levine, Dave Howell, Madeleine E. Robins, Seanan McGuire

Sat 12:00 - 13:00, KaffeeKlatsch
Brandon Sanderson, Louise Marley, Joe Haldeman, Madeleine E. Robins

Sat 15:00 - 16:00, Fantasy in the Real World: The Rich World of Urban Fantasy
When you ask people outside of our community what "fantasy" is, they either think of Tolkien or Rowling or of paranormal romances. But urban fantasy remains one of the richest parts of the fantasy field.
Lisa Goldstein, Larry Correia, Sharon Lee, Tim Pratt, Madeleine E. Robins

Sun 12:30 - 13:00, Reading: doubtless from The Sleeping Partner, the new Sarah Tolerance mystery.

I'm So Glad I Don't Write Breezy Magazine Copy

Re: Tina Fey's new baby daughter, named Penelope Athena:

Per Greek mythology, Penelope was Odysseus' long-suffering yet super-crafty wife, while Athena was the daughter of Mt. Olympus' main man, Zeus.

Super-crafty? Yoicks.

Okay, Then, Redux

Today I have cleaned out my clothing drawers; written and scheduled two blog posts (one for the BVC blog and one for Monday at madeleinerobins.com); finished hemming the Regency dress; shipped off a rented textbook that Sarcasm Girl had left at the house; brought the leftover clothes from Avocado's clothing-swap to Goodwill; gone looking for a new bedroom lamp (if I can get Flickr to allow me access to the photos I took at the lighting shop I will share. Garish doesn't begin to say it); and polished the dog.

All in all, I think I've earned my keep. Beginning to plan my packing for Reno. Avocado starts 10th grade on Monday. The week will be rich with event.