So here we are, folks. The calendars have been swapped, the Dramamine passed around, the coffee brewed and we stand now looking at where the sidewalk ends. It’s not like I think there’s any major cataclysm coming at the end of 2012. It’s far more likely that the Mayans simply felt that a couple thousand… Continue reading Twenty Twelve
Category: Current Events
Boxing Day
Saint Nick is taking the day off, and so am I. Happy Boxing Day, everyone! Enjoy a little extra time with family and friends if you can.
Holiday Wishes
Saw this floating around Facebook, thought it was worth sharing with everybody. Merry Christmas! Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.
In Nolan We Trust
I’m very heartened by a few of the things I’ve been seeing in the form of trailers. The Hunger Games looks like it’s being faithful to its excellent source material, Men In Black 3 is promising a return to some of the original deadpan and quirky humor that made the first film so much fun… Continue reading In Nolan We Trust
Two Cents on SOPA
A lot has already been said about the Stop Online Protection Act, shortened to SOPA because acronyms are easier to remember when you have the attention span of a weevil. Jim Sterling, acerbic and opinionated as he is, pointed out some very real fears about the legislation. Bob Chipman chimed in as well, and as… Continue reading Two Cents on SOPA
Birthday Wishes
When this date rolled around during my childhood, I found myself wishing for new toys. More Transformers, a new video game, etc. As a teenager, the primary wish was for acceptance from my peers. Toys were a nice bonus, but what I really wanted was to fit in. It would be a long time before… Continue reading Birthday Wishes
Giving Thanks
This is just a quick list of things for which I’m giving thanks this year. I’m employed by a good company with great coworkers, decent pay and actual benefits. I have a place of my own to live in even if it gets a bit cramped sometimes. My wife continues to put up with me,… Continue reading Giving Thanks
The Desert Bus Cometh
(With apologies to Lewis Carroll) The time has come, (the Alchemist said) To talk of many things: Of busses — and cards — and handmade-crafts Of children and of kings. Once a year they gather there, A fanciful base on the moon – (Granted, we know it’s actually Canada, but don’t spoil it so soon!)… Continue reading The Desert Bus Cometh
In Defense of Criticism. Again.
I’ve been down this road before. I’m going to take bits from previous posts, paste them here and update my commentary on the points. I’m doing this because, it seems, there are those who do not take criticism well. I’m not talking about the artists behind a particular work, mind you, I’m talking about the… Continue reading In Defense of Criticism. Again.
A Big Bite of Apple
Courtesy MS Paint Adventures I’ve been fighting this. I haven’t had an Apple product of my own in any place I’ve lived with the exception of a 2nd generation iPod Shuffle I still use for walks. I’ve opted to install Linux on all but my latest laptop. I’ve had moments where I’ve considered purchasing an… Continue reading A Big Bite of Apple
