Archive for the ‘Grab Bag’ Category

Speaking of Sparta

Monday, March 19th, 2007

The History Channel, as expected, is airing a 2 hour show on Thermopylae.  It actually aired this week and I missed it, but the repeat is on the 30th.

can’t wait!

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

I've been walking around muttering "THIS IS SPARTA!!!" for about a week now. Uncut preview here.  (Some brief nudity, so be warned).

getting organized

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

I've always had an organization problem.  It's starting to become a problem with all the stuff I have going on right now.  Between my main job at Pfizer, the Papa Johns thing, working on AudioMonk, helping a friend with a web project, blogging, and remodeling a basement, the strain is ...

Smart Kid

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

I'm delivering a pizza last night. The total comes to something like $19.80. I knock on the door, and an eleven-year-old kid answers and yells, "Mom!". He vanishes for a second and I hear a woman say, "Give him this and get the pizza."  By the sound of it, ...

Blogging Again

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

My brother is blogging again.  I hope he is okay with me posting this link.

Speaking of Heinlein…

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

I opened up the latest mailing from the Science Fiction Book Club and saw they are offering all of the Heinlein Juveniles in a four volume hardbound set for around $50.  For all twelve novels, plus Starship Troopers, it isn't really a bad deal. I've been a member of the Club ...