Archive for December, 2009
A Story I Like To Tell
Friday, December 18th, 2009My grandfather, my dad’s dad, was probably the more personable, between him and my mother’s father. He joked more, told stories more, loved to talk and hang out. I can’t ever remember him working, in fact, because he retired after 40 years at Ford in his mid-fifties–back when they counted his time served in the [...]
Speaking of Avatar
Thursday, December 17th, 2009How do you know when a movie has set science fiction storytelling and all that crunchy good progressiveness back a few years? When it’s used as an excuse to roll out a 10 Sexy Sci-Fi Babes “photo essay.” Sigh.
Facial Hair and Me
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009So, before today I hadn’t shaved in weeks, ever since I met with a tech recruiter about some possible work (and haven’t heard anything since). I also hadn’t really gotten my haircut, but I wanted to since I would be seeing some extended family today. And a high ‘n’ tight with a full beard just [...]
Avatar, Sigh
Monday, December 14th, 2009This review pretty well sums up my apprehension about Avatar, I think. I’d love to go see it for the 3D eye candy and explosions (which, really, are just a subset of eye candy), but I’m afraid the story would make me froth at the mouth. Although, all elements of plot aside, I think I [...]
A Few Brief Words
Saturday, December 12th, 2009Let’s talk about vehicle searches, and those conducting them. First, let me be clear. I am in no way attempting a cavalier dismissal of Dr. Peter Watts’ claims of mistreatment, though if you’re upset about his treatment, I’ll bet this is almost certainly going to read that way. I sympathize with him, I wish it [...]