I’m feeling very science-fictional this week, so before I slip into my holo-deck, let’s see what kind of goodies I have… Old Man’s War Movie! John Scalzi’s Hugo nominated “Old Man’s War,” a military romp through a crowded Milky Way, has been optioned by Paramount to be made into a feature film. Wolfgang Petersen is [...] Continue Reading»
Come Dancing
“The day they knocked down the Palais My sister stood and cried. They day they knocked down the Palais Part of my childhood died. Just died.” “Come Dancing” by The Kinks, 1983 I’ve spent my entire life living in the Philadelphia area, and 12 years living in the city itself. As you might imagine, I [...] Continue Reading»
TWTW: The Seven Week Itch
Here we are, seven weeks into the new year. By now, the newness of the year has just about worn off. The good news is that it’s about a month until the start of spring, which means summer won’t be far behind! Tooth Hurty I knew this tooth needed attention. “Let me just get though [...] Continue Reading»
The Week That Was: Six Of One
Super Sunday Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers, this year’s Super Bowl Champions. Sadly, I wasn’t in a mood to watch much of the game; we drove home from New England that day and stopped at a good friends Super Bowl party on the way. We were so wiped out that we left before the [...] Continue Reading»
The Week That Was: Take Five
This past week culminated in a road trip to New England through 350 miles of rain and cold and fog. The trip was worth it, though, as we enjoyed a wonderful evening of a cappella music. Performances by Boston Jazz Voices, Women of the World and Merrimack College’s own Mack-appella troupe made up for the [...] Continue Reading»
Summer On My Mind
All the cold and snow and ice have me longing for the heat of the summer. Here’s some videos to help me forget the winter weather… First some Lovin’ Spoonful: Have some Mungo Jerry: Continue Reading»