Category Archives: lists

Recommending Trek fiction for Non-Trekkie folks.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

So, I’m behind on this, but apparently io9.com has put up a list of “Essential” Star Trek novels that are good recommendations for people who either are new to Trek, or else aren’t “die-hard” fans who don’t get into the … Continue reading →

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Looking for some shopping alternatives?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

Ah, Black Friday. If you’re one of those hardy souls who’ve elected to brave the masses at shopping malls, Walmarts, Targets, or wherever, I salute you. I wouldn’t be out there with a gun to my head. During this holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in books, cliffhanger books, flying pen press, friends, lists, ReDeus, space grunts, yard dog press | 7 Comments

Twitter diversions: #FiveWordStories

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

So, at a point earlier in the day when I should’ve been writing, I instead decided to check out my Twitter feed for a few minutes. Just a quick look and then back to work, right? Uh huh. Instead, my … Continue reading →

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My Survivor “Dream Team” roster.

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Friday on Twitter, I made a joke. I know, I know…contain your surprise. Anyway, every so often I throw out a fake “Breaking News”-type tweet, with something ridiculous and usually pertaining to some issue or news item of the day. … Continue reading →

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Twitter diversions: #sixwordnovels

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Every once in a while, something fun happens on Twitter which rises above the usual background noise that is people telling each other where they’re eating or who they’re hanging out with, or spambots pimping you with some shitty product … Continue reading →

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Don’t touch that dial! Uh, I mean disc!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

For me, one of the cooler things about the DVD era is/has been the ability to obtain home video editions of television shows in an affordable format. More so than movies, I’ve enjoyed collecting and revisiting favorite series over the … Continue reading →

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“That movie is how old?!?”

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Yeah. That was part of a conversation held at my house this past Sunday, while Michi and I were enjoying the Super Bowl(tm) “Big Game” with friends. I brought up the fact that Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home celebrates … Continue reading →

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The (cr)app on my phone.

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

So, I’ve had an iPhone since last summer. My wife and I were needing to change up phones and rework our plan, and they were having sweet deals on the 3GS just prior to the iPhone 4 hitting the market. … Continue reading →

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Stick these in your ears: Expanded film soundtracks.

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

I’ve been a fan of film soundtracks as long as I can remember. I have fond memories of obtaining the original 2-record LP edition of the soundtrack for Star Wars in 1977. (I’ve heard some weirdness about this movie being … Continue reading →

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“The 100 Best Signs at the Rally.”

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

As many folks here know, yesterday marked the first-ever “Rally to Restore Sanity And/Or Fear,” held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and hosted by comedians/satirists Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. By all accounts that aren’t coming from Fox … Continue reading →

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