Meanwhile, in my secret identity as a mild-mannered reporter...

I've got an article up at This Big City about a plan to make Chicago's downtown massively more sustainable.  This was a lot of fun to work on.  It's a very ambitious plan, and looks like a very good idea--if we can only get a decent mayor out of February's elections who'll support the thing.

Books Read, November 2010

Last week I had a letter-writer for a fellowship application gone AWOL, and mysterious itchy hives all over my neck and ears.  This week I have a completed application and prednisone.  In spite of two large piles of papers and a stack of final exams to grade, life is very good.

( The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot )

( Betrayed and Chosen, by P.C. and Kristin Cast )

( In Ashes Lie, by Marie Brennan )

( not actually Embers by Laura Bickle )

Other media Consumed: 

( Farscape, Criminal Minds, and lots of good filk )

Total Books: 4
Recent Publication: 1/4
Rereads: 0/4
Recommended by Jo ratio: 0/4
New Music: 2 CDs, 5 concerts
New Media Produced: Mostly non-fiction and grading, this month.o