Daily Archives: June 23, 2010
Spontaneously Appearing Cake: A Poll
Posted on June 23, 2010 75 Comments
Went out yesterday to pick up the new chaise lounge for the office, and when I returned cake had spontaneously appeared at my door. How did it happen? You tell me! The one alternate explanation is that my friend and neighbor Alisha sent it over in appreciation for getting Adam Savage’s autograph for her at […]
Unicorn Pegasus Kitten in Song Form
Posted on June 23, 2010 13 Comments
Science fiction balladeer John Anealio has written a song to go with the Unicorn Pegasus Kitten painting. You will go here now and listen to it. AND THEN YOU WILL DOWNLOAD IT AND TREASURE IT UNTIL THE END OF YOUR DAYS. That is all.
Office in Progress
Posted on June 23, 2010 38 Comments
As most of you are aware, I’ve been renovating my office for the last few months, a process which has included repainting, taking out the old carpet, putting in new floors and shelves, getting new furniture and so on. The office isn’t completely finished yet — we still have new blinds and couple of new […]
Please Stand By
Posted on June 23, 2010 10 Comments
The good news is: Hit my deadline. Go me. The bad news is: My morning is going to be taken up with the running of the daughter over to the doctor’s, because she is feeling poorly, which is sad thing and especially during summer vacation. Be back a bit later with a new Big Idea […]
Science Fiction Films and the Environment
Posted on June 23, 2010
Over at FilmCritic.com this week, I’m looking at environmental themes in science fiction, and whether the oil spill in the gulf means that we’re likely to have more film of an environmental stripe over the next couple of years. The answer may surprise you! Or it may not because by now you know all my […]
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