MY 15 SECONDS (Part 36) -- by Steve Nadis
Sometimes fame is fleeting. Warhol spoke of 15 minutes. In this case 15 seconds is probably more accurate. But attention spans are short these days, and 15 seconds is not bad. In any case earlier today (or yesterday, if you want to be that way) the following notice suddenly appeared on a popular blog called, "Knight Science Journalism Tracker." Well here's what the "Tracker" had to say about yours truly, from one blogger to another: "AND FURTHER, should you wish to read a stupefyingly scholarly, if not merely stupefying, analysis of the Holy Grail in its greatest sphere of excess please consult “Decontructing Astronomy’s Holy Grail” by S_ _ _ _ N_ _ _ _, in the Annals of Improbable Research, May-June 2006."
Personally I'm honored. I've never seen my work referred to as "stupefyingly scholarly," if not merely "stupifying." (It has, on the other hand, been referred to as "scholarly" on a number of occasions--primarily by me in this blog.) Well, I think my 15 seconds is up. If I continue, it will become 30 seconds and I might risk overstaying my welcome. Farewell gentle readers and thanks in advance for your unfailing support.
Personally I'm honored. I've never seen my work referred to as "stupefyingly scholarly," if not merely "stupifying." (It has, on the other hand, been referred to as "scholarly" on a number of occasions--primarily by me in this blog.) Well, I think my 15 seconds is up. If I continue, it will become 30 seconds and I might risk overstaying my welcome. Farewell gentle readers and thanks in advance for your unfailing support.
