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[madshutterbug]

On this date in 1907 Robert Anson Heinlein was born in Butler Missouri. If you're wondering why this means anything to me, you've not read my Interests on the Profile, eh? Mr. Heinlein is sometimes called the Dean of American Science Fiction. I don't know about that. I do consider him a consumate storyteller, one who to the best of my knowledge never claimed to be anything but a storyteller. That's as opposed to, say, a literary genious.

Probably because of that honesty, as well as inate skill, he is indeed one of my favourite writers. And so I nod my head towards Missouri today, lift a glass, and say, "TANSTAAFL."

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[tmtashn.livejournal.com]

You may note that the title of my LJ is "Moderation is for monks..."

My twins were born on July 7 (1975) and I enjoyed the fact they shared Heinlein's birthday.

[madshutterbug.livejournal.com]

Oh, I did note that. Right off, I noted that. *G*

As for your twins' birthdate... it's amazing the lengths some fans will go to. *EG*