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Trains! In Japan! NaNoWriMo!
A friend of mine sent me this site today: http://www.demap.info/tetsudonow/
This is real time mapping of trains in Japan.
I am using this for NaNoWriMo... somehow... I'm not sure at all how yet, but I am resolved that I will squoosh it in there. -
The (Other) Ring
Right. I want to go and see Wagner's entire Ring Cycle and be immersed in leitmotifs. -
superb fierce guys
I was driving through an area with a high density of schools this afternoon when I heard a LOUD blasting whistle. Some overeager 4WD had tried to speed across the intersection just in front of the school kids rather than waiting for them but was THWARTED by the really fierce looking crossing guard who planted himself right in front of the bumper ( Read more... ) -
Automation
There are times when that quiet illusion of solitude in crowded places is something that I relish. Especially in the morning before my first cup of coffee. This makes the Qantas domestic system - where I can check in, print luggage tags and drop off my bag without interacting with any human beings - a rather nice way to start the day.
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Pixar FTW
Speaking of Skyrim and archery, I was so thrilled when the True Love sent me this link: http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/02/new-brave-trailer-gets-it-right/ It is a commentary on the archery techniques used in a trailer for the Pixar movie Brave.
The folks at Pixar are just so clever, and they are so passionate (from all I've read) about telling ( Read more... ) -
I like Skyrim.
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Heroes should be remarkable people
I was floored recently by Hugh Laurie's CD of blues & jazz music Let Them Talk (he sings in an American accent - but how else could you do it really?). I love him as an actor, and now I love him as a pianist, guitarist and singer. That man is SO CLEVER that he instantly gained a very heroic dimension in my mind.
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Breakthrough!
So happy this morning, I've just had a plotting breakthrough. A big one.
Getting away from work really does make such a difference (cue belated realisation of the absolutely, utterly obvious).
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I blinked ...
... and several months went by. Working hard bla bla bla. Won't bore you with details. There have been a number of times when I planned to post, for example to describe how I always feel a little bit inclined to give Romeo and Juliet a bit of a slap for being self-absorbed and rash... even though I get the whole teenage passions and impulsive ( Read more... ) -
I'm officially a fellow!
Melbourne Uni has made me into an Honorary Fellow. I am so thrilled and at the same time laughing at the mental picture this gives me.