It’s a fine batch of nominations over at the Watcher’s Council this week

Yes, I know.  It’s a fine batch of nominations over at the Watcher’s Council every week.  But this week is the here and now, so you can enjoy these wonderful articles today (and click on over to the Council home page to enjoy the summer montage the Watcher put up to get you in the summer solstice mood):

Council Submissions

Honorable Mentions

Non-Council Submissions