On [links] and loss

[deborahjross]

It's funny how your mind will latch on to some (perhaps) minor aspect of loss -- in this case, the [link salad] that jaylake used to post just about every day. I didn't see Jay in person often, only at conventions, and I don't go to many of those. But he was a presence in my life, not only with the links to fascinating, hilarious, infuriating topics, but his thoughtful remarks.

In honor of Jay, here are a few links:

D. B. Jackson: On Plotting — Keeping Things Fresh Jackson is the author of the Thieftaker series -- a magic practitioner in pre-Revolutionary Boston. Engaging books, and his series of essays on writing craft are wonderful.

Dog hailed as hero for alerting deaf boy to fire A couple of thoughts: one is that any breed of dog, in this case a pit bull, can be a wonderful companion; the other is awe at how symbiotic humans and dogs are. We've been watching the NOVA program "Decoding Dogs" on, among other things, how humans and dogs co-evolved.

Decoding Dogs. Great video, about an hour long. Cool research finding: both humans and dogs shift their gazes to the left when looking at a human face. Apparently, human emotions are more accurately displayed on that side of the face.

Studies See New Risks for Cholesterol Drug Niacin - looks like niacin (over the counter and prescription formulations like Niaspan) not only don't protect patients from cardiovascular events (aka heart attacks) but are associated with an increased risk of death. So much for "it's a vitamin, so it's safe."

520 Million-Year-Old Sea Monster With Preserved Brain Unearthed What is a day without paleontological goodness?

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Those are lovely.
I think of him most days. Such a kind, decent man.

[deborahjross.livejournal.com]

It's hard to believe he's really gone, he was so full of life. And yes, kindness and decency.