Last weekend was Shore Leave. And after a week, I think I’m finally ready to talk about it. So, let me put Elbow in the stereo, and I’ll tell you about it. It’s not that I had anything to hide; it’s that this was a pretty jam-packed week at work, and the last thing IContinue reading “On Shore Leave 2008”
On a Free Tool For Writers
There’s one website I check out every single day — Giveaway of the Day. They offer a commercial software package for a free download every day. Usually, what they offer is video or sound converters. Because, yes, the world needs more video converters. Sometimes, though, they offer something really worthwhile. Like this. Liquid Story BinderContinue reading “On a Free Tool For Writers”
On the Watchmen Trailer
Sweet zombie Jesus. The Watchmen trailer. Holy shit. They fucking filmed Watchmen! ETA: The Smashing Pumpkins kicks the trailer up a notch, because “The Beginning is the End is the Beginning” was the one of the two songs the band wrote for Batman & Robin. Like the “Ozy-nipples” (Ozymandias’ costume shows nipples, as the BatsuitContinue reading “On the Watchmen Trailer”
On Wake Up Music
Sometimes, when I wake up in the morning, I have a song stuck in my head. Today’s song? Oasis’ “Let There Be Love,” from Don’t Believe The Truth. And now I’ve just discovered that Oasis’ seventh album, Dig Out Your Soul, releases in October. I really need to pay more attention.
On Upgrading WordPress
Moving to WordPress 2.6 was not one of the easy upgrades. However, I’m not sure that the fault was with the software. At least, not initially. I downloaded the archive, and got my files in order, reader to upload to my server. And away the files went. WordPress has lots of files. All told, itContinue reading “On Upgrading WordPress”
On Blasts From the Past
Sometimes, reminders of the past pop up in the strangest of places. A few weeks ago, I had to drop off some paperwork at another writer’s desk in the office. “You have an XFL football,” I said. The XFL was the football league the WWE and NBC had put together in the early years ofContinue reading “On Blasts From the Past”
On Things to Do
Upgrade to WordPress 2.6 Finish coding new layout for website Those should keep me busy for the next day or so.
On Freema Agyeman’s New Role
Freema Agyeman, better known to Doctor Who fans as Martha Jones, has been cast in Law & Order: London as one of the prosecutors. My interest in this show has just increased a dozen-fold. 🙂
On Relaxing, Post-Shore Leave
I. Am. Tired. A fuller post-mortem will come likely tomorrow or Tuesday, but for the nonce, a good time was had at Shore Leave. I did some panels. I signed some books. I bought a tee-shirt. I didn’t need the tee, but when I saw it, I knew I had to have it. Horton HearsContinue reading “On Relaxing, Post-Shore Leave”
On Why I Love Shore Leave
You want to know what makes Shore Leave worth it? You want to know what brings me back, year after year? The Belgian waffles. The made-to-order omelettes. 🙂 Be back soon!