Reading the Sten<\/a> <\/em>novels at home. One of the earliest of the modern “military SF” series, and damn fine. Coincidentally, the first book is a blend of Heinlein’s The Moon is a Harsh Mistress <\/em>and Starship Troopers<\/em>, but with a hearty dollop of cynicism (and with a metaplot that’s only really revealed in the afterword of the last volume). I’ve read this series probably a dozen times, and I enjoy it anew each time.<\/p>\n And Katherine’s watching Madagascar<\/em><\/a> <\/em>on the DVD, which is a much more enjoyable and even profound a film than I had any sense of in its early commercials. And the Penguins “Christmas Caper” bonus track is just cream cheese frosting on the cake.<\/p>\n I read a fair amount of new stuff, but I do like to re-enjoy the old stuff, too.<\/p>\n Re-reading\/watching a number of things this week. Reading Friday at work. One of my favorite later Heinlein novels. 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