I /h/a/s/ had a Dilemma.

EtA2: If true - hah! The People, United! Also, Vocal! RT OccupyWallStNYC #OCCUPYWALLSTREET
Glory! RT @CBSNews: Cleanup of NYC park housing #OCCUPYWALLSTREET protesters postponed, deputy mayor announces #ows  (6:40AM)
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EtA: the decision's been made, mainly by default. But thanks for the feedback, folk. I know I can support them in other ways... but I'm still not going to be there when needed tomorrow morning, and that's going to bother me for a while, I suspect.

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Bloomberg is telling everyone to evac the Square* "for cleaning" (never mind that the occupiers have already started cleaning/maintaining the area, inc. using a power washer!) and set up new rules that, if anyone's even allowed back in, after, would make the occupation impossible, if followed.

The Occupiers plan to resist, and are calling for people to stand with them. There is a large part of me that wants to join. But the stand is called for 7am tomorrow... and at 9am I'm supposed to be heading for Maryland, and Capclave. Even if i didn't assume I would be arrested, there's no way I can manage both.

I am... seriously torn. How can I say I support them if I don't show up when needed? And yet... I have committed to this weekend, I have financial obligations to it. It's my job, to be there and support the new book.


Damnit damnit damnit. And I need to decide now, if I'm going to cancel plans.

Oh LJmind, what advice have you to give?




*The park is maintained by a private corporation, yes. But as I understand it, their charter/lease requires them to make the area available to the public 24/7, same as any other public space int he city. So telling people to get out because it's 'theirs,' is against their lease with the city... they can close a building, and lock gates, but not bar an open space.

letting out a happy author-squeak….

from JM Cornwell at Red Room, a review of THE SHATTERED VINE…

Gilman has ended the trilogy with a subtle power that leaves questions about the nature of religion and magic and the
truth of Zatim Sin Washer and what really happened to create the Lands Vin and the legacy that comes full circle with Jerzy. Each of the friends—Mahault, Käinam, and Ao—as well as Lil and Detta and Washer Brion, become fuller and more complex as the final confrontation nears, giving depth and complexity to Gilman’s trilogy and showcasing her writing and world building skills. There is so much more that could be written about the Lands Vin and the Exiles and I hope Gilman will eventually take that task in hand.

The Shattered Vine is intelligent and complex and satisfying. I am glad I had the chance to follow Jerzy’s education and his journey and sad that the tale is ended. Aside from a few minor pacing issues, the Vineart War trilogy is a rewarding and rich experience of high fantasy. This trilogy is a keeper.

(all emphasis mine, natch)

originally published at Practical Meerkat: A Blog

http://redroom.com/member/jm-cornwell/blog/review-the-shattered-vine-by-laura-anne-gilman