Big Questions |
I'm going to continue on the nerd theme I established in the last entry, this time I'm not working with fiction. I like to watch documentaries, of all varieties, read encyclopedias for entertainment,...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:44:00 GMT |
Notes on Toril |
First, let me start off by saying that I'm a nerd from way back. I'm an avid reader (comics too), have been a Trekkie (don't know who's being difficult & trying to call us Trekkers all of a sudden) s...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:31:00 GMT |
The Day the Earth Stood Still (What the Hell!!!) |
Let me start off by saying that the original movie was a true masterpiece, despite a distinct lack of special effects gurus in that day. The premise was compelling, as believable today as then, and s...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:39:00 GMT |
Decline of Horror Genre? |
The first question we have to ask; is this really a modern problem? Many horror films lack a certain psychological depth, though there have been several notable exceptions, but I won't be going into ...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:26:00 GMT |
Empowerment |
Beginning to DreamChoosing to become empowered as a people, sex, or any other group similarly oppressed, we face many hurtles on a long road with little hope to help light the way. The first step is ...
Posted by on Thu, 28 May 2009 14:51:00 GMT |
The Trouble with Labels |
I watch a lot of TV, especially shows like Law & Order (when PBS isn't playing a good documentary). Last week while watching a Law & Order spin off series, I was reminded of a problem, t...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:07:00 GMT |
Living with Death |
Recently, my familiar passed beyond the veil. My cat, Imp, he was with me for nearly 10 years and had become a big part of my identity. I am not quite 30, and yet I have now outlived 3 fam...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:58:00 GMT |
Tolkienism 2.0? |
Star Trek the Next Generation, even from the first episode, gives the impression of expounding on ideas found within the Silmarillion. I get this idea from the Q.Encounter at Farpoint shows Q pl...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:10:00 GMT |
Conflict of Interest |
This, again, isn't my usual thing. I just get so sick and tired of Mr. Bush (the US president is not supposed to be put on a pedastal, but treated lke an ordinary citizen, so said General George...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:53:00 GMT |
Maximum Ride |
What I really wanted to talk about was the redemption of Ari, I just wanted to be obvious for my readers who haven't yet read the 3rd in the series. Don't want to give away crucial information -...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:13:00 GMT |
