The Slow Regard of Silent Things

The holidays tend to be a little displacing.  Finals and school run right up to the holidays and get as close as they can to a full on collision before pulling up and out leaving me slightly shell-shocked and before I’ve recovered I’m off to celebrate with family. All sense of routine is thrown to …

The Martian

I first heard of The Martian in the context of the film starring Matt Damon.  I didn't realize until very recently that it was a book as well.  Thank goodness for informed and well read friends because I would have hated to miss out on this one.  The Martian by Andy Weir is a quick …