Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 40 (December 2003). Illustration: “Penumbra” by Andy McCann I was launched a long time ago. I was not intelligent then. Some of the contacts I encountered on my travels have been helpful, especially the non-biological civilizations. They showed me how to update my components, alone. I was able to … Continue reading Monument, by Tony Thorne →

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). Illustration: “"Spacecab"” by Andy McCann Tonight I'm celebrating and finally typing these notes to go with my technical design data and the working drawings! Right at the beginning I recall considering this proposition. Take that bottle of Scotch I have on the table. Suppose I leave … Continue reading Yesterday the World, by Tony Thorne →