From the depths of rec.arts.sf.fandom, I bring you…. LOTR filk to the tune of "Istanbul." Even old Mirkwood was once the Greenwood Great.Why it changed, I dare not say.[Evil One liked it better that way.] All rights and privileges due to Kip Williams. … [Read more...] about Minas Tirith was Minas Anor
Iran, progressive?
In some ways, shouldn't our government be a little more like that of Iran? (via Electrolite) … [Read more...] about Iran, progressive?
How asinine
– some Republican asshole wants to fund NASA by imposing a tax on space-related materials – science fiction books, toys, etc. Way to piss off supporters of the program, you idiot. SF fans and professionals can't even agree on what constitutes SF, and this guy wants … [Read more...] about How asinine
Not vegetating
Another 216 words in a late-night ambush. Total for the day is almost exactly 700. And to think I'd planned to be a vegetable after work today! … [Read more...] about Not vegetating
and also, TV
Oh, yeah – Trading Spaces was really cool this weekend. … [Read more...] about and also, TV
Novel stalled
I've come to the conclusion – once again – that I'm really not ready to write the desert novel, not until I've done lots more research. But since I'm under a deadline for a writing workshop this weekend, I'm working on a different chapter one. For my long-time … [Read more...] about Novel stalled
Pixeljerk
Wow, I've just found a really fantastic page for OS X icons – http://www.pixeljerk.com/. … [Read more...] about Pixeljerk
Tuvalu
I don't normally do big quotes, but this is too funny not to share:The island nation of Tuvalu-population 10,600, with one hotel and one factory producing dried coconut meat-decided to join the web in 1996 and was assigned the international domain suffix ".tv." A little while … [Read more...] about Tuvalu
Not worth it
Yesterday was a complete waste of time. Can I have a refund? … [Read more...] about Not worth it
Pathetic.
36 words. WHAT a total. I'm just generally brain-dead tonight. I'll probably be much more productive reading a book or something. However, I did want to share the thought yesterday that got me going again: When I die, would I rather be able to say that I saw every episode of … [Read more...] about Pathetic.
