Agent to the Stars

by John Scalzi (Goodreads Author)

I guess in this day and age everyone needs an agent. And given the rep of aliens (which varies from the killers in Alien to the cuddly ET), it really wouldn't hurt to have a someone lay the groundwork. In particular if you are a not so nice smelling blob..

I thought this was a fun book and a quick read. The characters both fulfilled and defied their stereotypes (from the hounding reporter to your standard issue slimy agent).  I kind of had an inkling of where this book was going to finally end up but it was a entertaining ride.

Thankful

One year ago I was lonely (ironically surrounded by people, but still lonely) at a FOB thousands of miles (and hours offset) from family. Yesterday I got to spend most of the day with them, going first for a run (5K here in Arlington):

And then a little later the Holiday meal. I have my wife and my family surrounding me, and thanks to the separation from last year, makin this the best Thanksgiving yet.