September 2022 Archiv

Buchleben.

It was a terrible, endless job. After a day of it, I decided I was going to write a book — that way, all of this drudgery was a fascinating contribution to my artistic growth.

Neal Stephenson: The BIg U

Impact.

I’m merely pointing out that in today’s climate relating your work to defense is the best way to obtain funding.

Neal Stephenson: The Big U

SWAMP.

In private, Hyacinth came up with an acronym for them: SWAMPers. This meant that as a bare minimum they found it necessary to Shave, Wash, Anoint, Make-up and Perfume all parts of their body at least once a day.

Neal Stephenson: The Big U

Diplomdiplomatin.

“You don’t think diplomacy would be more effective?” “I’m not a diplomat. I’m me. Who are you?” Instead of answering this difficult question, Sarah leaned back comfortably against the wall and closed her eyes.

Neal Stephenson: The Big U

Kurzfristenergieversorgungssicherungsmaßnahmenverordnung.

Tfw your website is mobile-friendly, but your language isn’t.

@gwalkden