https://blog.isakkvam.com/tags/kimstanleyrobinson/Recent content in Kimstanleyrobinson on Isak's BlogHugoen-usTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.isakkvam.com/post/a-writing-space-of-ones-own/Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.isakkvam.com/post/a-writing-space-of-ones-own/<p>I like to daydream about the perfect writing space. Usually it’s a cabin in the backyard with a desk, big windows, a shelf of books, a coffee pot, and — if I’m really treating myself — a wood stove and sleeping cot. Somewhere I can get away from all my cares, distractions, and worries to do good work.</p> <p>It’s not really about the actual space. It’s the daydream that the space would unlock something within you, that you’d finally overcome your blocks and weaknesses to unleash your full creative potential. And in that way, it really is a daydream.</p>https://blog.isakkvam.com/post/friday-favorites-1/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.isakkvam.com/post/friday-favorites-1/<p><em>Note: After ten years of meaning to, every Friday I’m going to send out a list of things I found and interesting and worth sharing. These posts will share a mix of articles, books, music, art, and ideas that have inspired me. Welcome to the first.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S02X51lRyPU&amp;list=RDS02X51lRyPU&amp;start_radio=1">Happy Friday</a>,</p> <p>It’s false spring in Minnesota, and only three hours of writing stands between me and a few pizzas and the Olympics this afternoon. Here are 10 things I found interesting this week:</p>