[Clarion West 2k1, the saga continues]

Saturday. For the second day in a row, I managed 7 hours of sleep. I'd intended to sleep in longer than that, but I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep. Still, I'm starting to feel like I'm recovering from my massive sleep deprivation of the past week.

The bulk of the day (other than the time I wasted at my computer "catching up" on web and e-mail) was spent at Greg Bear's annual Clarion West party. Many Clarion supporters and sci-fi notables were there, including our instructor for week 5 and editor extraordinaire (how do you spell that, anyway? :), Ellen Datlow.

Many floors and walls of the Bear household were covered in cardboard which featured the opening lines to books both real and imagined. I was pleased to find that classic opening line, "It was a pleasure to burn." (Mr. Bear and Mr. Bradbury go way back.)

A fine time was had by all. A note to future Clarionites: should you have a chance to attend a party at Greg and Astrid's house, plan to spend a relaxing afternoon. Take it easy. And be sure to stroll through the library. :-)