Apparently, I invest too much of my self-worth in the perceived quality of my work ( Read more... )

Yes, I know nobody wants to read anyone's dream post, but I want to remember this one so I'm typing it up ( Read more... )

So, Bigby is an adopted dog. He was released by his previous owner and while in the shelter, his old name was posted above his kennel - "Lassie" Whatever the reason, that used to be his name ( Read more... )

Quandry ( Read more... )

( Halloween Pics )

Here's phase one of my Halloween costume: a steamtech arm. I haven't done any costuming in about 10 years. Lex and Joe did a lot of work helping to pull this together. Tomorrow, I should end up with some pics of the whole thing. There's also a monocle that goes with it, along with the bowler hat, vest, cravat, etc.

( The picture )

So, I've ditched any connection to my previous projects and am starting something from scratch ( Read more... )

So - Saturday and a good part of Sunday were lousy for me. Bear with me, it's a long one (and quite possibly maudlin).

At some point on Saturday I turned on the tv and caught the last 30 minutes of the movie Latter Days. All you need to know is it's a romance movie that goes through some very heavy dramatic elements and ultimately ends on a happy ( Read more... )

 So, I'm home from work, trying to beat the last of this flu. I've taken a dose of my prescription medicine with codeine and hit the bed for a nap. I fade in and out for an hour or so, then this happens:

First person viewpoint. I'm doing something around a house - not important. I am headed purposefully toward a mirror hanging on the wall in some ( Read more... )

San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone; I think I picked up the con crud ( Read more... )