Monthly Archives: January 2020

Oh, My Breaking Heart

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Kate

Kage Baker resented illness taking her time away, time she could have spent writing. She did indeed write through most illnesses, arming herself with ginger ale and tissues and lap robes and cups of hot soup by her computer. How … Continue reading →

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By The Rocket’s Red Glare

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Kate

Kage Baker held to John Lennon’s wisdom – well, not in much, but definitely this: Life is what happens when you’re making other plans. And she was always shaking her head at me, as I trailed home with thistles and rose … Continue reading →

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Old Christmas Is Past, 12th Night Is The Last

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Kate

Kage Baker loved the celebration of Twelfth Night. It put a proper end on the Christmas Season, rather than the  abrupt murder of all decorations and good cheer that takes place in most American homes the very day after Christmas.  … Continue reading →

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Well, Happy Freaking New Year

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Kate

Kage Baker had no especial personal attachment to the calendrical New Year. As she pointed out, it was completely arbitrary anyway: the month was stolen from the Roman god Janus; the various American celebrations were an accrual of various social … Continue reading →

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