Daily Archives: July 12, 2011
Our Furry Visitor
Posted on July 12, 2011 46 Comments
Which we caught dining out of the bird feeder on the porch. We’re going to have to do something about that. The little dude’s cute, but it’s only a matter of time before the dog will feel the need to try to hug it with her teeth. And that won’t end well for anyone.
Wolfgang Petersen on Old Man’s War
Posted on July 12, 2011 32 Comments
In an interview otherwise about Das Boot, Wolfgang Peterson is asked about Old Man’s War, which as you probably know by this point he’s slated to direct in movie form. Here’s what he had to say: CraveOnline: I know you were going to do World’s Finest at one point, and you were attached to Ender’s […]
Another Part of the Gen-X Childhood Done and Over
Posted on July 12, 2011 22 Comments
Sherwood Schwartz, ‘Gilligan’s Island’ and ‘Brady Bunch’ creator, dead at 94 They were both kind of terrible shows, you know. You watch them today and you’re kind of agog; they’re related to Arrested Development and 30 Rock the way an aye-aye is related to Hope Solo. But when I was eight? They were awesome. Godspeed, […]
Now It Can Be Told, Sort Of
Posted on July 12, 2011 36 Comments
Many of you are aware that at any one time I am, in addition to my novels, working on various Seekrit Projects, some of which pan out, and some of which do not. Here’s one that did not: For much of last year, I was working on a video game for a major game maker. […]
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