I am an avid reader of your Arizona Progressive Voice and so appreciate your humor, irony and insights. I particularly like your “Luna” story series, although, your series on making Kamala signs is fantastic! “Luna” made me think of you as a potential speaker for a session of our Spring 2025 OLLI-UA class on “A Look at the Latest Science Fiction Short Stories.”
Study group leaders for the class will be Susan Rubin and Stella Miles (me). Class description: After leading assorted OLLI science fiction short story classes and a class on SF TV series, we became curious about current science fiction stories and writers and went down the rabbit hole again. “A Look at the Latest Science Fiction Short Stories” is the result. Through perusing stories from nominees/winners of several recent prestigious science fiction awards (Hugo, Locus, Nebula, etc.), and suggestions from our previous speakers, we selected several stories. Some classes will have a speaker from the community (academics, authors, etc.) at the beginning of class, followed by author/story discussion led by the SGL. Most speakers stay for the discussion. Links to the selected stories will be made available so they can be read or listened to (many have an audio option) online.
Dave, we would love to have you speak in one of our sessions and even sketch a little if you chose. The stories are about extreme climate change devastation, abortion (how women are tracked by the government even before pregnancy), dystopia/utopia, approaches to time, robots, consciousness, etc. Some are humorous.
We have heard you speak at the OLLI-UA Central Tucson Campus before so you are aware of the general routine there; and of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which is affiliated with the University of Arizona and offers in-person and online classes, field trips, social gatherings, etc. for adults aged 50+. Classes are usually led by member volunteers (study group leaders).
I know you’re an active retired person so I hope this rather odd speaking request resonates with you. We’re glad to give you more information on the stories and the class.
I am an avid reader of your Arizona Progressive Voice and so appreciate your humor, irony and insights. I particularly like your “Luna” story series, although, your series on making Kamala signs is fantastic! “Luna” made me think of you as a potential speaker for a session of our Spring 2025 OLLI-UA class on “A Look at the Latest Science Fiction Short Stories.”
Study group leaders for the class will be Susan Rubin and Stella Miles (me). Class description: After leading assorted OLLI science fiction short story classes and a class on SF TV series, we became curious about current science fiction stories and writers and went down the rabbit hole again. “A Look at the Latest Science Fiction Short Stories” is the result. Through perusing stories from nominees/winners of several recent prestigious science fiction awards (Hugo, Locus, Nebula, etc.), and suggestions from our previous speakers, we selected several stories. Some classes will have a speaker from the community (academics, authors, etc.) at the beginning of class, followed by author/story discussion led by the SGL. Most speakers stay for the discussion. Links to the selected stories will be made available so they can be read or listened to (many have an audio option) online.
Dave, we would love to have you speak in one of our sessions and even sketch a little if you chose. The stories are about extreme climate change devastation, abortion (how women are tracked by the government even before pregnancy), dystopia/utopia, approaches to time, robots, consciousness, etc. Some are humorous.
We have heard you speak at the OLLI-UA Central Tucson Campus before so you are aware of the general routine there; and of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which is affiliated with the University of Arizona and offers in-person and online classes, field trips, social gatherings, etc. for adults aged 50+. Classes are usually led by member volunteers (study group leaders).
I know you’re an active retired person so I hope this rather odd speaking request resonates with you. We’re glad to give you more information on the stories and the class.
Hi Dave,
I am an avid reader of your Arizona Progressive Voice and so appreciate your humor, irony and insights. I particularly like your “Luna” story series, although, your series on making Kamala signs is fantastic! “Luna” made me think of you as a potential speaker for a session of our Spring 2025 OLLI-UA class on “A Look at the Latest Science Fiction Short Stories.”
Study group leaders for the class will be Susan Rubin and Stella Miles (me). Class description: After leading assorted OLLI science fiction short story classes and a class on SF TV series, we became curious about current science fiction stories and writers and went down the rabbit hole again. “A Look at the Latest Science Fiction Short Stories” is the result. Through perusing stories from nominees/winners of several recent prestigious science fiction awards (Hugo, Locus, Nebula, etc.), and suggestions from our previous speakers, we selected several stories. Some classes will have a speaker from the community (academics, authors, etc.) at the beginning of class, followed by author/story discussion led by the SGL. Most speakers stay for the discussion. Links to the selected stories will be made available so they can be read or listened to (many have an audio option) online.
Dave, we would love to have you speak in one of our sessions and even sketch a little if you chose. The stories are about extreme climate change devastation, abortion (how women are tracked by the government even before pregnancy), dystopia/utopia, approaches to time, robots, consciousness, etc. Some are humorous.
We have heard you speak at the OLLI-UA Central Tucson Campus before so you are aware of the general routine there; and of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which is affiliated with the University of Arizona and offers in-person and online classes, field trips, social gatherings, etc. for adults aged 50+. Classes are usually led by member volunteers (study group leaders).
I know you’re an active retired person so I hope this rather odd speaking request resonates with you. We’re glad to give you more information on the stories and the class.
Looking forward to your positive reply.
Stella Miles and Susan Rubin
Study Group Leaders, OLLI-UA
Please reply to: StarKilometers@aol.com
Hi Dave,
I am an avid reader of your Arizona Progressive Voice and so appreciate your humor, irony and insights. I particularly like your “Luna” story series, although, your series on making Kamala signs is fantastic! “Luna” made me think of you as a potential speaker for a session of our Spring 2025 OLLI-UA class on “A Look at the Latest Science Fiction Short Stories.”
Study group leaders for the class will be Susan Rubin and Stella Miles (me). Class description: After leading assorted OLLI science fiction short story classes and a class on SF TV series, we became curious about current science fiction stories and writers and went down the rabbit hole again. “A Look at the Latest Science Fiction Short Stories” is the result. Through perusing stories from nominees/winners of several recent prestigious science fiction awards (Hugo, Locus, Nebula, etc.), and suggestions from our previous speakers, we selected several stories. Some classes will have a speaker from the community (academics, authors, etc.) at the beginning of class, followed by author/story discussion led by the SGL. Most speakers stay for the discussion. Links to the selected stories will be made available so they can be read or listened to (many have an audio option) online.
Dave, we would love to have you speak in one of our sessions and even sketch a little if you chose. The stories are about extreme climate change devastation, abortion (how women are tracked by the government even before pregnancy), dystopia/utopia, approaches to time, robots, consciousness, etc. Some are humorous.
We have heard you speak at the OLLI-UA Central Tucson Campus before so you are aware of the general routine there; and of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which is affiliated with the University of Arizona and offers in-person and online classes, field trips, social gatherings, etc. for adults aged 50+. Classes are usually led by member volunteers (study group leaders).
I know you’re an active retired person so I hope this rather odd speaking request resonates with you. We’re glad to give you more information on the stories and the class.
Looking forward to your positive reply.
Stella Miles and Susan Rubin
Study Group Leaders, OLLI-UA
Please reply to: StarKilometers@aol.com