I was digging through the archives of my digital pictures and decided to upload a sample of images that struck me. Some of them struck me quite hard.
In case anyone doubted it, I come from a long line of white-men can’t dance.
This picture was taken at the wedding of my good friends Jim and Robin, whom I will see next week for Dragon*Con. If you’re wondering why I look so different in that picture, it’s because it was eight years ago.
This image is really funny.
Dragon*Con is fast approaching. Our first out of town guests arrive one week from today and we’ll have a full house the day after that, preparing everyone in a zen-like-fashion for the trials of the 4 day weekend. The pocket program has been released, so it’s full steam ahead! (There’s also a google docs spreadsheet available)
I’m psyched. Can you tell? This weekend is a blast, even if I only get 12 hours of sleep from Friday to Monday. Or maybe that word should be “especially”
Apparently, I’m a crass American who can’t even determine if it’s an American accent I’m listening to.
Language Trainers Group: Accent Game
I scored 15 points, getting 5 accents correct out of sixteen. I suck.
I’ve discovered a new blog today. It’s called 5ives! It’s comprised of eclectic lists of 5 things.
My favorites so far (abridged):
5 ways you’re unleashing the power of your blog
1. tearing the veil away from the morally bankrupt raincheck policy at Marshall’s
and
Five “Web 2.0″ ways to break up with your boyfriend
1. add unflattering Flickr tag, “Fat asshole with a unibrow”
Phil Plait did it, so I have to do it, too.
Created by OnePlusYou – Online Dating Site
According to the quiz, you’ll survive longer in a vacuum if you take a deep breath as you go out the airlock. In retrospect, I guess this makes good sense. I’d always thought that taking a deep breath would doom you to ruptured lungs, etc., which I guess is still true, but if you don’t get pulled back inside your spacecraft, that’s irrelevant. The extra breath will allow you to maintain consciousness a bit longer than not taking one and if your final moments are as, ummmm, unique as being expelled from an airlock would be, the additional few seconds will allow you to at least compose a blog post in your head.
I had the privilege of seeing an advance version of Star Wars: The Clone Wars tonight. I have to say that despite my low expectations, I was disappointed.
First off, there was the not-so-subtle relationship between Anakin and Obi Wan. We all know that George Lucas loves to retcon, but having them become gay lovers was bit much even for those of us who expect Lucas to pull crap out of his butt at every turn.
Secondly, the inclusion of the future ghost of Yoda was just weird. So now were having Time Travel via the Force. Too much! Eject!
Thirdly, using Mace Windu in the naked dancer scene might have stroked the ego of an animated Samuel L. Jackson, but did we really need to go there?
Lastly, the cameo by George Lucas himself pushed this movie over the top into Oz without any shoes to help us come home.
Argh. Too much weirdness was everywhere. This review has been written in response to this news item. See the movie if you want.
John Scalzi has a call to arms for all creative writing folk. Go read.
I’ll keep you posted as I’m sure all my readers are desperately interested in our Wii.
Thanks to Mike for pointing out this video to me. Although I’m sure I’ll see it on the Daily Show soon.
Worthy of the read: Ten Reasons it Would Rule to Date a Unicorn.
My favorite: Easily Disguisable as a Rhino.