Monthly Archives: February 2020

Being a Tortoise

Posted on February 29, 2020 by EagleAye

Another essay from Momus News. This time we consider, “Writing a book is such a huge undertaking: how do you finish one?” When I started reading books, on my own, with enthusiasm, I recall being daunted by page length. I … Continue reading →

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Stealing Jobs

Posted on February 26, 2020 by EagleAye

The curtain closed and all the android actors retreated backstage to their charging pads. All except Theodore. He withdrew his cell phone and began recording, “It’s so hard getting an acting job since androids stole all the parts on Broadway. … Continue reading →

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The Toto Problem

Posted on February 19, 2020 by EagleAye

Brothers Evan and Bruce McCormick produced the first hyperspace drive in a red barn in Kansas. The first flight proved enormously successful; getting home was the problem. The controller, cobbled from Bruce’s Sega game system proved inadequate for control. Evan … Continue reading →

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Resourcefulness

Posted on February 12, 2020 by EagleAye

Life had been difficult since the Pytharga invaded. Humanity held on, proving more resourceful than the alien Snails expected. “I hate it when it rains,” said Georgi. “Perfect weather for the Snails.” “I know,” said Nadya, gazing out rain-streaked kitchen … Continue reading →

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Future University

Posted on February 5, 2020 by EagleAye

Phil and John stood in a long line of candidates waiting to rise up on the escalator to a new life. Phil said, “This looks like a scene from Logan’s Run.” John scoffed, “Don’t be childish.” “Yeah okay, sorry,” said … Continue reading →

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