Hilarious view on cons and costuming from a relative newcomer: All my life [...] I have been told by my superego that dressing like a Marvel superhero will not get me laid. And, here, here and now in this temporary saturnalia, surrounded by other males who are – at best … [Read more...] about The pursuit of geekdom
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Death, taxes, and lost data
Three things are certain: Death, taxes, and lost data. Guess which has occurred. A file that big? It might be very useful. But now it is gone. Error messages cannot completely convey. We now know shared loss. Windows NT crashed. I am the Blue Screen of Death. No one … [Read more...] about Death, taxes, and lost data
Where have I heard this song?
I accidentally bought Patty Griffin's Flaming Red over the weekend. (I was thinking of Patty Larkin. Argh.) It's one of those happy accidents, because I love the second song, "One Big Love." (You can hear a clip at Amazon's page.) The thing is, I already know it, and can sing … [Read more...] about Where have I heard this song?
Television Without Pity on Buffy
Television Without Pity reviews the final Buffy in fine sarcastic form. Hey, Angel just referred to Buffy's weapon as an axe, not a scythe. Remind me why I ever thought he was stupid? Hey, he's not always the quickest on the uptake, but when he gets there, he makes it look … [Read more...] about Television Without Pity on Buffy
Weekend
Long weekends are great for plowing through a three-mile to-do list. Item #1: finish Marsha's new site. If anyone can spot the problem in the stylesheet that makes Netscape 4 go boom, I'm all ears. (I've @imported it for now to avoid the problem altogether.) Item #2: cleaning … [Read more...] about Weekend
Huh.
No wonder I liked Speed so much. … [Read more...] about Huh.
Fun for Freeloaders
In the fine tradition of Freeloader Friday, I bring you software to help you make labels for all those CDs you're laboriously stealing from the RIAA. AudioLabel CD-Cover Editor Both for Windows. … [Read more...] about Fun for Freeloaders
Go home
The rest of the afternoon is hereby canceled for lack of interest. … [Read more...] about Go home
Out of context
Radio Buffy is amusing this afternoon. As usual, there are some songs you'd recognize from the show and some random bits of score and dialogue and such. Here's a selection of today's playlist: "Rest in Peace" – James Marsters caveman grunts and shrieks from "Beer … [Read more...] about Out of context
Buffy: “Chosen”
Mmmm, series finale. Things I liked? The reference to that other Hellmouth in Cleveland, where Buffy lived in the Wishverse. Buffy vs. Buffy scenes. The Xander-Willow-Buffy-Giles moment in the hallway and the echo of Giles's closing line from "The Harvest." Willow's spell. The … [Read more...] about Buffy: “Chosen”
