Monthly Archives: March 2026

Easter Decorations 2026 and Springtime Photos

Before I’m off to Eastercon on Thursday, I wanted to show off my Easter decorations. But before we get to that, I also have a couple of links to share about where else I have been of late: For starters, … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to the 2026 Hugo Finalists, Whoever They May Be

This is an updated version of this post from 2021, this post from 2022, this post from 2023, this post from 2024 and this post from last year, which a lot of people found helpful. There also a Chinese translation … Continue reading

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Some Comments on the 2025 Nebula Finalists

As mentioned in the last post, both the 2025 Nebula Award finalists and the 2026 Academy Award winners were announced on Sunday night. I covered the Oscars in my last post, so now let’s get to the Nebulas. The full … Continue reading

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It’s a Sin – Some Comments on the 2026 Oscar Winners

Parts 2 and 3 of my con report about the 2026 Marché Noir convention are coming and I’m also working on a post with seasonal photos. But today, I’m taking a break for current events, because both the finalists for … Continue reading

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Back to the Edge of the Ruhrgebiet: Cora’s Adventures at the 2026 Marché Noir Retro Fair in Dorsten, Part 1: It’s Roadtrip Time Once Again

This year’s Marché Noir Retro Fair took place on Sunday, March 1, in Dorsten on the northern edge of the Ruhrgebiet. I attended for first time last year (see my three part con report here) and enjoyed the experience, so … Continue reading

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