Three months into 2011 and I haven't put a thing in here. I blame the alternate social networking platforms, and maybe the fact that they have mobile versions which actually work. Not at all that I've had a boring year, which has only been a factor in that it's mostly true ( Read more... )

A terrific New Year's celebration last weekend- many thanks to nbowa for being such a gracious host and also for having a billiards table. :)
The weather was mostly cooperative and the reception was warm, even if the house had a chilly moment.  We'll have to do something again when it's warm out.

To the magnificent bastard who not only sent me the food grinder from my Amazon wish list, but a Venture Brothers DVD and the JG Thirlwell LP, anonymously, no less, thank you.

You've made my year.

I won't spoil Tron: Legacy, though I doubt I could if I tried.  It's one of those movies which you'll probably either find spellbinding, or be really irritated by it ( Read more... )

Impulsively bought tix to the midnight premiere of Tron today. So, full steam ahead, damn the expectations!

And it looks like one of my friends put his Amazon Wish List up for everyone to see, so I can blame him for starting it. Here's mine. I have very few wants, but I think Amazon's Wish List concept is one of the better ideas I've seen come ( Read more... )

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Chasing out the last of another eye inflammation this week; exactly as I started 2010. I think it's my third this year, but the systemic meds have helped them from being as unmanageable as they've been in the past. Addendum, though- there may be a seasonal factor at work ( Read more... )

Sneak preview of the new Harry Potter movie last night! I think it's my favorite so far. They're definitely reaching out to a mature action movie audience. Kind of weird, considering most people who aren't already familiar with the story are likely to get a bit lost on the way.

Veterans' Day is upon us.

Remember when everyone was worried about the goddamn war(s)? Presidential candidates were basing half their campaigns on bringing them to a swift end, troops home for Christmas dinner?

Good times.

Megamind today- the latest from Dreamworks. Not bad, really. Will Ferrell has a good chemistry with his David Cross-voiced henchman. Brad Pitt as Captain Hammer Metro Man; lovely square-jawed character design.  Really, all the gold stars go to presentation, but it's a bit like a Big Mac lovingly arranged on a silver platter.  The potential for ( Read more... )