In 1983 CBS aired a Peanuts special, What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown. In the film Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don’t Come Back) Charlie Brown, Linus, Pepperment Pattie, Marcie, and Snoopy went to France. What Have We Learned picks up shortly thereafter, with the kids visiting Flanders and the beaches of Normandy where theyContinue reading “On Veteran's Day”
On Erudition
Snagged from Keith, an English quiz: Your Vocabulary Score: A+ Congratulations on your multifarious vocabulary! You must be quite an erudite person. How’s Your Vocabulary?
On Rumsfeld and War Crimes
I just realized. I may hold the odd distinction of writing the only Star Trek story to name-check Donald Rumsfeld. But what might that have to do with anything? Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld may be facing a new challenge in the weeks and months ahead: war crimes prosecution. Charges will be filed in Germany nextContinue reading “On Rumsfeld and War Crimes”
On PhilCon
Next weekend I’ll be attending my first PhilCon. I haven’t worked out all the details yet — like where I’m going to stay, that sort of thing — but these things have a habit of working out. In the meantime, I received my schedule of events, which I’m posting here in case anyone’s going toContinue reading “On PhilCon”
On The "Me Meme"
Snagged from Lisa, “The Me Meme!” Part 1: The Birth of You Were you a planned baby?: No. Were you the first?: Yes. Who was present at your birth?: I really have no idea. Not something I’ve ever wanted to know… Were your parents married when you were born?: Yes, but only by six monthsContinue reading “On The "Me Meme"”
On Voting and a Recurring Dream
I’ve had a recurring dream the past few days. The first time it happened I woke terrified. It haunted me after I woke in the morning, as much from its subject matter as its vividness. And I’ve been gripped with a terror ever since. In the dream a space shuttle crashes. It’s coming in forContinue reading “On Voting and a Recurring Dream”
On the Election and V For Vendetta
In honor of Guy Fawkes Day and in reflection of the mid-term elections two days hence, I thought I’d offer a few quotes from V For Vendetta. “There is something terribly wrong with the country.” “People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.” Vote on Tuesday, people.
On Work Fun
Sometimes, I have just too much fun. At work I’m following a workflow document to see if it actually, y’know, works and proofing it along the way. To work through the steps in the document I’ve had to create Medicare plan members I can play around with, enroll in plans, sign up with doctors, callContinue reading “On Work Fun”
On Cold
Screw it, said I. While my grandmother took her nap I turned on the furnace. I'm tired of being fucking cold all the time. I swear, it's been warmer outside the house than inside. Just yesterday my grandmother complained about being cold. “We could turn on the heat,” said I. “No,” she said. “We neverContinue reading “On Cold”
On Hugh Laurie's SNL
Hugh Laurie, of Blackadder, Jeeves & Wooster, and House fame, hosted Saturday Night Live tonight. Unfortunately, it wasn’t especially funny. Laurie’s monologue was amusing. The joke he made about being “bottom” in the Royal Shakespeare Company was quite inspired (even if the audience seemed slow on the uptake). The skit based on Most Haunted wasContinue reading “On Hugh Laurie's SNL”