Actually, yes, we did get some snow. I was pretty prepared for my trip up to Canada for the holidays. Unfortunately, I have little prepared now that I’m back. And yesterdays 10 hour drive left me too exhausted to really put any effort into a blog post. Whups. So as I prepare for the new… Continue reading Return from the North
Month: December 2012
Crank File: The Fall Movie Review
Every now and again, life catches me off-guard. It’s times like these I need to turn to contributions from you, the audience. If you’ve ever read the Opinions section of the local newspaper, or the comments of an article on the Huffington Post, you know that sometimes the readers contribute just as much as the… Continue reading Crank File: The Fall Movie Review
From The Vault: Little Changes
Slight modification for this post, but it’s still appropriate. I’m still on vacation, so enjoy this post from a couple years ago. Think of a favorite story of yours, or a beloved character. Chances are there are things about that story or character you take for granted. Here are some examples: Superman fights for truth,… Continue reading From The Vault: Little Changes
From The Vault: This Is Gonna Suck
I’m on vacation! While I’m away, here’s a bit of writing advice from last year. I think it still applies, and part of me believe it always will. Artists come in all shapes and sizes. Some paint, some create music, others bring out the statues held captive by blocks of stone and still others start… Continue reading From The Vault: This Is Gonna Suck
Christmas Wishes
Whatever walk of faith you might be on (if any) Whatever wish you have for this season (if any) No matter where you go Or who you are with I pray for you to be happy I pray for you to be at peace I pray for you to know great love And I pray… Continue reading Christmas Wishes
Crank File: Ponies Are Magic
Every now and again, life catches me off-guard. It’s times like these I need to turn to contributions from you, the audience. If you’ve ever read the Opinions section of the local newspaper, or the comments of an article on the Huffington Post, you know that sometimes the readers contribute just as much as the… Continue reading Crank File: Ponies Are Magic
Off To The North
No, not THAT North. With some incoming weather threatening to dump snow on a great deal of the eastern seaboard, the timetable of my vacation has moved up somewhat. I am leaving this morning for Canada, to spend the holidays with my in-laws. Hopefully this time I won’t need the help of a tow truck… Continue reading Off To The North
Original(ish) Sci-Fi Rises
People have talked a lot about a lack of original ideas in Hollywood. When we went to see The Hobbit, some douche behind us commented that ‘there aren’t any original movies anymore’. I’d like to cite just two examples of how wrong that sentiment is. One of them is Oblivion. “Now wait,” you might be… Continue reading Original(ish) Sci-Fi Rises
From the Vault: Why I Write
I know a couple people on the lookout for writing advice, and in lieu of coming up with anything new and grasping for profound language, I’m just going to tell them (and remind myself) of why I write. This was originally posted two years ago. Enjoy! If you ask a writer for advice, quite a… Continue reading From the Vault: Why I Write
Movie Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, is a far more filmable piece of work than his larger work, The Lord of the Rings. It has a more simple narrative, its plot is contained to one volume, and its themes remain focused on the character of Bilbo Baggins and how he deals with his adventures. Yet, according… Continue reading Movie Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
