The Digital Arcana Blog of Holding
Listening to the radio on the way into work this morning, I heard about a new website and their desire to bring independent film to more viewers on the web. In this case, it’s a good cause in many ways, because they are currently showcasing films in remembrance of the losses of 9/11.
I usually don’t like these things, but this one sounds fun, and I’m having a really bad day, so here it goes:
- Choose a singer/band/group
- Answer using ONLY titles of songs by that singer/band/group
- Tag 7 more people. Or not.
I choose: Rush. (You HAD to see that coming.)
1. Are you male or female? Working Man
2. Describe yourself. Finding My Way
3. What do people feel when they’re around you? The Camera Eye
4. How would you describe your previous relationship? Lessons
5. Describe your current relationship. Making Memories
6. Where would you want to be now? Rivendell
7. How do you feel about love? Hope
8. What’s your life like? The Way the Wind Blows
9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? Freewill
10. Say something wise. Roll the Bones
No tagging for me, but thanks to my wonderful wife for the meme.
I set myself a task during yesterday’s trip to the MD Renaissance Festival: To get as many pictures of “food on a stick” signs as I could. The results of my labor:
And last but not least: People on sticks. Not food, but they are on sticks.
I love the Renaissance Festival!
Getting older sucks, that’s what! We’ve achieved much on the porch. Have a look at my lovely wife’s blog for photographic evidence. In the process, however, I managed to do something unfortunate to my left elbow. I also ended up pretty wiped out. That, in combination with other factors, made it difficult to get away this weekend on a planned trip. I think the downtime is a good thing, though.
On a more positive note, the web comic is still simmering on the back burner. I finally have a design for the main character that I can actually take some legitimate pride in. Once Alex and I get a little backlog of strips built we will launch it with weekly updates. Personally, I think the Halloween timeframe would be a fitting launch window.
Also, I wanted to share the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time and the only thing that would ever get me close to driving a motorcycle. Sadly, the aforementioned “getting old” issue makes that unlikely. Also, I am developing a mental picture of what happens at 75mph when the truck in front of you throws a stone which bounces off the pavement and… well… let’s just say it’s possible to win a Darwin Award without dying.
I hope everyone out there enjoys the rest of their long weekend.
Ok. Those of you who know me know I almost never talk politics. First of all, I tend to find valid points of view in both parties. I also find positions that I cannot support in nearly equal measure. I even like to classify myself as a “Republicrat”. I don’t like sitting on the fence, but I can’t bring myself to agree 100% with either party.
That said, I am also a long time lover of Dungeons & Dragons and I continue to play in the dining room of my middle-class home to this day. I have never played “in my mom’s basement”, in fact. This week, Mr. Michael Goldfarb absolutely blew my mind. Pathetic lightning-fast apology notwithstanding, why on Earth would the McCain campaign continue to disparage large groups of generally intelligent voters who have done nothing to the Republican party that I am aware of?
The presidential election is too important for my vote to hinge on the comments of an incompetent campaign staffer with foot-in-mouth disease, but I continue to worry about the GOP’s tendency to ignore real issues in favor of attacks on fellow Americans. I’m not personally a fan of Britney Spears or Paris Hilton, but it should be said that they have probably both done more to stimulate our current economy than the Republican Party, if only in tabloid sales.
Lumber for the patio
Ok, there’s something about that much construction potential sitting in one’s driveway. Pam took a picture with her cell phone yesterday… isn’t it beautiful? Wait until you see it assembled.
Hopefully you won’t have to wait long. Right now, I’ve got a pounding sinus headache that started yesterday afternoon. Hope I can kick that ASAP.
I have always been fond of Hanlon’s Razor, particularly because I can use it to curb my temper when I feel like someone is screwing with me. (For example, “sidezoomers” as in my “I absolutely love this strip!” post.) So, I was very excited to see this reference to Hanlon’s Razor as well as many of my other favorite “Sci-Fi” laws. They obviously got all of Asimov’s Three Laws, as well as Clarke’s Three laws! They also linked to a Wikipedia article listing a whole pile of eponymous laws that’s worth a read. Fun!
It also reminded me of a great website (where I first discovered Hanlon’s Razor) called WordSpy. They refer to the site as being devoted to “lexpionage” (did I spell that right?!), or the sleuthing of new words and phrases. Among my old favorites that have long-since rolled off of the front page: Dog Watching TV, Drink the Kool-Aid, Time Porn and Wife Acceptance Factor as well as a new favorite: Mullet Strategy . Check them out for a good chuckle and a little insight into our culture as a side benefit.
I was tagged by Lizzie and I have now gotten around to doing my civic duty, assuming there is such a thing in the “blogosphere”. (Points for those of you playing geek buzzword bingo.)
Here are the rules:
1. Link to the person who “tagged” you. (Done!)
2. Post the rules on your blog. (Doing that now!)
3. Write six random things about yourself:
4. Tag six people at the end of your post. (I’m going to break this rule for now, given that I’m new to this. Hopefully that won’t mess with my blogging Karma. I honestly think I already know more than six random things about anyone I’d feel comfortable tagging.)
5. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog. (See #4, above.)
6. Let the tagger know your entry is up. (Just as soon as I’ve posted.)
This particular strip hit home for me, and I thought I’d share for anyone who drives a car:
In the spirit of actually POSTING to my blog - here is “The Machine That Goes Ping!” - the trivia team that Pam and I love to hang out with. (That’s Pam on the left, “Carrie-ing” one of our teammates… Sorry, it’s late.)
Working further from left to right, after Carrie and Pam are Heather, Irene, Jaime, David and Alex. Wish us luck at finals on Sunday!
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