Six weeks ago, give or take, I decided that I didn’t have to write a blog post every day. I’d written something every day from the end of March 2007 to April 2009, a run of some 750 straight days. I can’t promise that every day was quality, but every day had something. Ever sinceContinue reading “On the Week That’s Been”
On My Ever-Twisted Soul
My sister called me, concerned. She and her husband had decided that when my niece is christened, they want my brother to be the godfather. Her concern? Was I offended by this? That would be… no. Look, I’m a godless heathen. Like they would want me to take a role in the religious education ofContinue reading “On My Ever-Twisted Soul”
On Watches, Faucets, and Headaches
A year ago, I discovered that Underground Toys was producing a replica of the Doctor’s fobwatch from the “Human Nature”/”Family of Blood” two-parter of Doctor Who‘s third season. While I sort of wanted one, it wasn’t high on my list of priorities. Unlike The Journal of Impossible Things, which I instantly wanted, and I’m nowContinue reading “On Watches, Faucets, and Headaches”
On the Strange New Worlds Interview
Unreality SF posted today Strange New Worlds: A Look Back, an article in which several authors look back on Pocket Books’ Strange New Worlds anthology contest. Strange New Worlds was an anthology that was open to North American writers with less than three published credits, affording them the opportunity to write and submit Star TrekContinue reading “On the Strange New Worlds Interview”
On Psychedelic Oasis
Way back in the dark days of 1995, dark only because they’re long ago, my sister introduced me to a band that she and her friends were listening to — Oasis. I think their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory, had just come out, as I seem to recall a couple of songs —Continue reading “On Psychedelic Oasis”
On Spam Subjects
I was cleaning out my spam folder, and I found an e-mail entitled “How You Can Tell A Woman Is Sexually Aroused.” Well! That’s valuable information! And what did I learn when I opened the e-mail? “A dead man wins county board seat by 12,000 votes.” I’m not sure whether that’s information I can putContinue reading “On Spam Subjects”
On Tristram Shandy and Book Buying
I’ve decided that I’m going to use Barnes & Noble’s website more often for my book-buying needs. Our story begins two nights ago. I’d recently acquired Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story on DVD for less than five dollars. When it came out in 2006, I wanted to see it, despite never having readContinue reading “On Tristram Shandy and Book Buying”
On Tristram Shandy and Other Movies
I think Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story may be the funniest movie I’ve seen this year. If not the last year or two. Certainly the funniest I’ve seen since Shoot ‘Em Up. Yes, I realize it’s been out for a couple of years, but it’s hilarious. And you have to pay attention toContinue reading “On Tristram Shandy and Other Movies”
On WGN, the Cubs, and the Sox
I sat down to watch today’s Cubs/White Sox game. I was looking forward to two of my favorite announcers, Bob and Len, in the booth, talking about the Cubs and baseball. Instead, WGN put the Sox broadcast team — “Hawk” Harrelson and some other guy — on the game. I realized that while I’ve heardContinue reading “On WGN, the Cubs, and the Sox”
On Friends and Five Years Gone
My habit of holding onto old e-mails and documents paid dividends today. At Natalie and Beau’s wedding reception Saturday night I found myself talking to Natalie’s cousin. I was trying to figure out how long I knew them. I ran the numbers in my head, and I decided that it was almost exactly five yearsContinue reading “On Friends and Five Years Gone”