Extreme stories in extreme conditions. Essay. 800 words, 4-minute read. Sci Fi Weather By Ray Tabler There’s an old joke that all alien planets look like Southern California. This is a snarky hat tip to Hollywood’s tendency to film at convenient nearby locations. Iconic among those was (and is) Vasquez…
Month: April 2025
Looking Backwards on the Future
Looking Backwards on the Future By Ray Tabler When I was a kid, the year 2000 was the future. Seemed like most every sci-fi story was set just about then. 2001 A Space Odyssey, Space 1999, even Prince’s song 1999. I doubt anyone paused to consider if all of this…
Wrangling Time
Time travel can be hazardous to your health. Essay 900 words, 5-minute read. Wrangling Time By Ray Tabler Time travel tales fall into two broad categories, one in which you can’t change the past, and one in which you can. Although ultimately frustrating, the no-changes-allowed variety is more eloquent. No matter how elaborate…