I had a terrific time at last night’s World Wide Wing Night, Fear The Con’s pre-con social event. Here’s how it works. Gamers. Wings. Beer. Cigars. Brilliant combination. A lot of us gamer types are not the most sociable people in the world despite the fact that we are engaged in a hobby that’s all […]
After our attempt to attend an advanced screening of Watchmen last night was foiled by people without jobs but a copious amount of time on their hands to stand in line all day, Mark and I went to dinner… “Booth or a table?” The hostess asked. “Booth,” Mark answered. “Can we get one of those […]
Saturday night, I popped into Corner Bakery. The Wife and I were running errands. She was thirsty, so I ran into the store to get her an iced tea. She really likes Corner Bakery’s black currant iced tea, you see. “I need an iced tea, please.” I ordered from the lady at the counter. “Anything […]
Trying to figure out how to spend your hard-earned cash this week? You know you wait with baited breath for your Tuesday Best Buy visit and your Wednesday comic shop visit! Well, here’s a list of the good stuff coming out this week – don’t waste your money on anything else! Well…put down your special […]
Traveling on business, I’ve been in a hotel all week. Flipping the channels on the in-room-pay-per-view, I observed that Twilight is available. I considered it for a moment… But it’ll appear on my bill… What if my wife found out? Or my boss?!? I’m a lay minister for crying out loud! I could be ruined! […]
One of the few perks remaining to air travelers is Sky Mall, or as I call it: The-catalogue-of-great-things-The-Wife-won’t-let-me-buy. Usually I fantasize about the At Home BeerTender or the Ultimate Pathfinder Watch. Hell, I even groove to Magellan’s Travel Vest. On this week’s flight, I found the coolest thing on planet Earth or any planet in […]
Remember when you were a kid and it was easy to meet other geeks? Jamie and I have known each other since grade school. For awhile, I knew him simply as the kid who was always late for the bus. One day, though, we were seated at the same table. We were each drawing. I […]
Trying to figure out how to spend your hard-earned cash this week? You know you wait with baited breath for your Tuesday Best Buy visit and your Wednesday comic shop visit! Well, here’s a list of the good stuff coming out this week – don’t waste your money on anything else! Well…since we’re all broke […]
ARON: Hey, I read your Skulduggery Pleasant thing yesterday. You know, my parents always said that had I been born a girl, they’d have named me Valkyrie Cain. Weird, huh? PAUL: Wow… really? ARON: No, not really. Actually, had I been born a girl, the ‘rents planned on naming me Tiffany Paige. Can you […]
Nine years ago today, Suzanne and I were married. Surrounded by friends and family, we exchanged vows embarking on life’s journey together. We share a great deal. We are both hardcore readers and each have an abiding passion for quality TV, music, fine food and wine, Church, and board games. She does not; however, share […]