I realize I haven’t posted much lately, but I’ve been traveling, recovering from traveling, and working on a couple of new projects. One of those new projects is writing television reviews for Firefox News. Feel free to browse the site, which is full of "news, reviews and articles by writers who can legitimately be considered ‘part of fandom.’" I will be covering two series for Firefox news. One is the CBS crime drama "NCIS". My first…
If you look at nothing else in this presidential race, take a good look at the candidates’ proposals for health care. McCain wants to tax the health care benefits you receive from your employer, if you’re lucky enough to have one. Sure, McCain says that he’d offer you a tax credit to help offset the cost, but that credit in no way comes close to what you’d actually have to pay in premiums for an…
Okay, we already know that the economy is swirling in the bowl. Is it any surprise that our elected leaders are in a bit of "disarray", and even Republicans themselves can’t agree on a strategy?http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/26/business/26bailout.html "The day began with an agreement that Washington hoped would end the financial crisis that has gripped the nation. It dissolved into a verbal brawl in the Cabinet Room of the White House, urgent warnings from the president and pleas…
Ah, there’s nothing quite like the smell of E-6000* in the morning! It’s been a productive weekend thus far. On the arty side, I finished a few new watercolor ACEOs (miniature paintings, 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches) last night while watching a couple of old movies I had DVR’d. This morning I made several new glass pins to wear, to donate to the NFPW Education Fund auction next week, and to sell at Archon next…
Apparently, I used to be a much more adventurous eater than I am today. * Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.* BOLD all the items you’ve eaten* Cross out any items you would never consider eating (or eating again). 1. Venison 2. Nettle tea 3. Huevos rancheros 4. Steak tartare 5. Crocodile 6. Black pudding 7. Cheese fondue 8. Carp 9. Borscht 10. Baba ghanoush 11. Calamari 12. Pho 13. PB&J…
