Before dawn this morning, I topped off the gas tank and bought a Starbuck’s mocha. My dash read 5 degrees. In western Northern Virginia, we experienced the bomb cyclone temperatures but missed out its snowfall the hit the east coast.
The Music of Mars Update #2
Here’s another quick update…
The Music of Mars Is Getting Ever Closer
A quick update on the status of my book. I approved the book the cover. It looks amazing. When I get a final version I’ll post it. I finished the third round of edits. Next up, review the proof copy. I’m working on a few short stories connected with the novel. I considering offering them … Read more
Tonight, I finished the 2nd round of edits
Tonight, I finished the 2nd round of edits on my new novel, The Music of Mars.
Yes (The Band) and The Importance of Music

On September 13th, I saw Yes (the Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman version) at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. A couple of years ago, I saw the Squire, Howe, White version of Yes. Back in the ’90s, I caught the combined group on the Union tour at George Mason University.
No matter the tour, not matter the line up, the band doesn’t disappoint.
A Sky Alignment
This morning, just before dawn, I witnessed a wonderful event in the sky.
It snows on Mars! #MarsIsCool http://new
It snows on Mars! #MarsIsCool http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/08/mars-snow-summer-water-ice-planets-space-science/
Babylonians were using trig long before
Babylonians were using trig long before the Greeks. Fascinating! This is why my protag in The Music of Mars is an archaeologist.
