Encountered one of those polls offering choices that are not necessarily opposed:

"Keep things in their original state.

Make changes, even if only for the sake of change."

Depends if the current state suits my goals.

"I am very excited when I meet new people; I can talk to anyone about various topics.

If I am around people who I am not familiar with, I will feel a bit uncomfortable; some people consider me to be restrained and reserved."

Yes.

"My social circle is very wide. I have a lot of friends and acquaintances.

I have very close relationships with a small amount of people. I am very cautious and serious when I choose my friends."

Yes: Social circle is not the same as close relationship.

"I focus on the outer world.

I focus my attention internally. I spend lots of time on introspection."

Pardon me while I throat-punch the author of this quiz.

What kind of government did the Spiders in Adrian Tchaikovsky's Children of Time have?

Was it some sort of loosely organized communal system.

Was it ... arachno-communism?

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

It is official: there will be a Nicoll Event

Double Nickel for a Nicoll

I decided birthday sushi was appropriate, and having the event at a restaurant solves most logistical issues.

I am apparently

A living hot water bottle.