Monthly Archives: July 2013
It’s not just women
Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave (or at least avoiding Facebook) you’ve likely had the chance to view a video clip of an interview with Dustin Hoffman about his role in “Tootsie” years ago. In this clip, mostly shared by … Continue reading
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Web Wanderings: Smeagol is crowded!
It kinda falls apart at the end, but otherwise, this is quite a funny take on Smeagol’s multiple personalities.
Writing Update 7/11/2013
I wish I could say I’m really cranking on my novel now. I’m not. But I am making progress. I’ve reached 15,000 words, but more importantly I’m wanting to write. It’s been a struggle the past few months to get … Continue reading
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Book Review: A Canticle for Liebowitz, by Walter M. Miller, Jr.
A Canticle For Liebowitz could probably be considered one of the classics of science fiction. I’ve heard it mentioned for years. J. Michael Straczynski, creator of Babylon 5, inadvertantly wrote part of an episode that parallels the novel. It’s been … Continue reading
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A Whole raft of non-problems
We went to a family reunion over the weekend, and one of the activities was a raft trip down the Provo River. Mind you, these are not rapids, and they let drinkers on inner-tubes float this river, so this was … Continue reading
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Abdication of responsibility is not a Christian value
There’s a meme-pic circulating right now quoting Jimmy Carter, which essentially says that you can’t object to tax dollars going to help the poor and still claim Christian values. Really? I’m all ears. Please show the book, chapter and verse … Continue reading
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It’s Twitter’s fault?
I’m not the only one who noticed the difference in response and consequences when two celebrities got caught being offensive recently. Paula Deen admitted using racial terms. Alex Baldwin tweeted a violent, homophobic rant. Deen has been dropped by sponsors and editors. … Continue reading
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Independence and Egypt
I’m not entirely sure if there are any “good guys” in the whole Egypt political situation, but I’ve nonetheless been impressed with the Egyptian military. Whether they truly believe in their role as protectors of the people, or they’re at … Continue reading
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Book Review: Earth Afire, by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston
It’s no secret Orson Scott Card likes to play in the universe he created with his Ender series. It’s also no secret his fans like him to play there. Most of that play, however, has taken place in the vast … Continue reading
My not-so-girlie daughter
My family recently returned from a trip to Finland to visit my wife’s family. They returned bearing weaponry. During their last few days there they visited a Finnish castle and the nearby Renaissance Faire. The boys picked up medieval replica knives, … Continue reading
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