A little while ago I stepped out of the bathroom, turned off the light behind me, and turned left to leave my bedroom, reaching out in front of me to swing the bedroom door open (my eyes hadn't adjusted, so it seemed pitch dark). Then I stepped forward - right into the edge of the door. With my face. *eyeroll* It didn't hurt (just a quick "oof!"), ( Read more... )

So, I love (to make scoffing noises at) Jeremy Clarkson. And I - obviously - lust for Richard Hammond. I mean, hello. I am but human, etc etc. But I sometimes - occasionally - you know, once in a while - feel that James May is actually my Top Gear soulmate. Although I like to drive fast (mmmm, I luuuuuuuuve to drive fast), I must confess that I ( Read more... )

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We have a laser pointer. It's primary function is making our cat (Killer - Zed totally ignores it) batshit crazy. Anyway, I was waving it around and attempting to make Killer run headfirst into the wall (what? he sheds all over my clothes totally on purpose, paybacks are necessary, I tell you), but after a while I wore him out (he leaps about four ( Read more... )

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1. It has just occurred to me that a newly free David Hewlett, set loose in Vancouver, might start appearing on other shows - like, oh, say... PSYCH? Would that not be the most awesome thing that ever happened to goofy detective shows? Answer: Yes. Yes it would ( Read more... )

( The Curse of the Macbook Power Cord: THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL. )

You guys are so awesome. Seriously, thank you for your sympathy over my effed-up glasses, and for the great ideas on replacing/repairing them. I've decided to go ahead and get my eyes checked (it has been more than two years since my last eye exam), then probably order online, using Glassy Eyes as a starting point ( Read more... )

Thanks to whichever of you crazy sweethearts nominated me for the McShep awards! I have been so much less prolific lately than before, that it's nice to know some of the old(er) stories, as well as the increasingly rare, more recent rambles, are still fun to read for folks. Seriously, thank you thank you thank you ( Read more... )

So Rising is on, and here's how I started watching:

( Cut for five-year-old spoilers. )