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Phyllis Patterson: May 18, 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker credited a good part of her inspiration and writing career to a lady named Phyllis Patterson. Phyllis herself demurred, assuring Kage that all she, Phyllis, had done was create an opportunity for Kage to find out what was … Continue reading →

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Current Events In My Face

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker often quoted John Lennon. Well, actually, she quoted George more (him being her fave. She liked skinny guys) but John did tend to say clever stuff, and she admired that. The one statement she quoted the most was Life … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch …

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker never liked to admit to any physical problem.  I’m still not sure if she thought it was an admission of weakness, or just terribly gauche. She was a firm believer in the old adage: Don’t tell your friends … Continue reading →

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To Sleep, Perchance To – Oh, The Hell With It, I Just Want To Sleep!

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker always viewed my insomnia with both sympathy and suspicion. She could see that going sleepless sometimes quite drained me, and she was sorry for me about it. But she could also see that just as often, I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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April Ending

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker loved heat. The dry heat of California was exactly the environment she liked the most – the air like heated silk, the scents of millions of naturalized tropical flowers mingling with the shipyard-smell of hot asphalt. When the … Continue reading →

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News. And Olds.

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker has become my perennial leader on this blog. She’s the starting point and primary reference to wherever my mind is wandering on any given day. Sometimes I can’t even tell where I’m going, unless I consult the iron … Continue reading →

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News. And Olds.

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker has become my perennial leader on this blog. She’s the starting point and primary reference to wherever my mind is wandering on any given day. Sometimes I can’t even tell where I’m going, unless I consult the iron … Continue reading →

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Testing, Testing

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker endured many medical procedures. She was heroic about it – patient, courteous, quiet. Brave. And it was bravery, because she hated everything to do with medical tests. They were usually weird, often painful, and always embarrassing for her. … Continue reading →

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Ginger Ale and Other Elixirs

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker was an experienced bronchitis victim. She had all sorts of DIY solutions to the periodic revolt of her bronchii. Most of them revolved around bed rest, books and ginger ale. She had relied heavily at one time on … Continue reading →

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Hack. Hack.

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Kate

Kage Baker was, for most of her life, prone to bronchitis. It was her signature disease. After every Faire (hence, 2 or 3 times a year), during every winter, Kage developed bronchitis. Even after she finally had her tonsils out … Continue reading →

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