I’ve never been one to waste time on planning. I prefer waiting for the moment to come and then taking it. I’ll know what needs doing when it’s time. Recognizing when it’s time to duck out a window before a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Planning is part of our nature, as common as breathing. We make plans for our futures. Even before we’re born, our parents carefully consider what our futures could be like with our prospective partner. And after we’re born, we cybers[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I grew up in many places. Philadelphia was the house I came back to, but I spent much time traveling to and from nearby star systems. My father wanted me to take over the family business, so he took me[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I lived my childhood in Minnesota, and the beaches there will always be the home of my dreams. But I’ve grown and lived a lot since then. I had to, or I never would have made it through The War[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I was born in Texas, but it’s not home to me. Even Minnesota isn’t my home, though I like it better than Texas. Because of cyberspace, I don’t have a single place I call home. I can go anywhere I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I grew up with many rules. Wake up early. Go to bed early. Study. I spent my youth following the rules, studying them, and learning how to use them. After the Shang came, I chose to use the rules to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I don’t like rules. I never have. That made me real bad at following the minister’s commandments back in the old days. I was always looking for ways around them. I always came up with explanations why I really wasn’t[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When we began choosing Terran partners, we knew it would change everything. The Peloran don’t question rules by their nature. It was one of the things that made them good soldiers for the Albion. It also made them good partners[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I grew up on a country estate outside Philadelphia with a family of cats. They had their own place as far away from the main house as they could build it. We didn’t charge rent. They kept their distance, and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I like dogs. Some of my best friends are dogs. I love working with dogs. Seems that loyalty made it through the uplifting process, and even though they don’t think we’re gods anymore they still love to play with us. […]↓ Read the rest of this entry…