I put it here in part because the other blog things 40 characters is enough for me . . .  grrrrrr ( Read more... )

I went to see Moon tonight with Nancy.  This will be a short review because spoilers would be too easy, but Moon is easily one of the finest Science Fiction films I have ever seen. It's a film you could take non-SF fans too and they'll still enjoy it because it is superb.  You will also need to keep your brain turned to On during the film, because ( Read more... )

I really, really want to see this movie,   It's like Tap, but real.

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Meme suggested by ccfinlay

The idea is to pick fifteen books that have affected your life, list the first fifteen you think of, and within five minutes then at the end put out a brief mini-review

1.  A Short History of Warfare-- John Keegan
2.  Doomsday Book-- Connie Willis
3  The Centennial History of the Civil War (3 volumes)  Bruce Catton
4. The Mote in God ( Read more... )

Today on NPR i heard a story about the relative civility of the political discourse and the guests seem to argue that there is little or no difference between the left and right. In once sense they're right, the nuts on either end of the political end are just that--- nuts.   It is also unfair to tie an entire cause to the actions of a lone crank ( Read more... )

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It used to be a given that cartoons were for kids.  As adults we're supposed to grow up, become responsible, and give up childish things.  But we never give up childish dreams.  Mine was to campaign race cars, and if Formula 1 is off the table, I'd driven for real and it seems I'll be racing again.  Some things are in your blood and even if ( Read more... )

I like Tom Clancy's books. I really do. Okay,  Red Rabbit was a dog, but for the most part they're well plotted, and if the characterization isn't the best the suspense and realistic depictions of technology and military power more than made up for it.  Clear and Pleasant Danger is wonderful, and most of the rest good page turners.

But the thing ( Read more... )

I have just the suggestion! Come to beautiful Mid Ohio Sports Car Course for a race weekend, including an SCCA National, a restricted regional race including IT and Spec Miata, and the Muscle Milk Trans-Am series, all for $15.  You even get to hear my rendition of the national anthem, no extra charge!  (okay that might not be much of attraction.  ( Read more... )

I admit that most men are pretty dumb about women.  I like to look and a pretty girl will draw my eyes almost as quckly as a Formula Atlantic.   And advertisers for the most part know this, which is why they use pretty girls to advertise motor oil and machine parts,  two items about as far removed from sex than any I can think of.   Some men will ( Read more... )