I was planning to dedicate today's blog entry to an explanation of the Japanese term "natsukashii" and the things in my life that make me natsukashii. Unfortunately, I'm incredibly stressed out. It's late. I'm hungry. And I'm not feeling particularly writey tonight. Fortunately for you, I did my mailbag before leaving the office today, dropping…
June 29, 2010: Santouka Ramen! That Tokyo Trip! Mailbag!
Hey, I went to a terrific inexpensive little ramen shop the other day... Located on the bottom of Robson Street right across from another ramen shop I've been meaning to try and surrounded by about a dozen Korean restaurants, Santouka is a popular noodlery that always sees a healthy line-up during the lunch time rush.…
June 28, 2010: The Soccer Report! Production Update! Mailbag!
An early blog entry today as Remi has asked me to put the word out to you Persons Unknown fans - NBC has moved the show to 8:00 p.m., so if you're tuning in tonight (or setting your PVR), take note! Well, with both Italy and England eliminated from Wold Cup contention, my prospects of…
June 27, 2010: Night Market Report!
Last night, we hit the Richmond Night Market. This is what we did ate... Off to a great start: bacon-wrapped quail eggs on the left and grilled fish on the right. Akemi gets the go-ahead from HQ via comm-link: Start eating! Three types of skewers (beef, chicken, and bacon-wrapped asparagus) that were just meh, although if…
June 26, 2010: My Top 5 Desired Guilty Pleasures!
Damn. I think I may have pulled a muscle in my chest doing my recent work-out. Either that, or it's the early warning signs of a heart condition. Well, I guess time will tell. Speaking of which, one site I like to check on a semi-regular basis is This Is Why You're Fat (http://www.thisiswhyyourefat.com/), a…
June 25, 2010: Sayonara, Rob-san!
Last night, we went out for Rob's final meal. In Vancouver. For a while anyway. We ended up going to The Flying Tiger, a restaurant that specializes in "Asian street food", some great, some truly horrendous. I suppose it depends on what street you happen to be strolling through. Sketchy back alley offerings including alarmingly…
June 24, 2010: Oh and one more thing! Gift in the mail! Jelly update! Pics!
Pursuant to yesterday's post pursuant to the previous day's post pursuant to my post of two day's earlier, I'd like to say "Brian, relax. You're still loved." Everybody makes mistakes (Except me, of course. My record is spotless.). I simply took issue with the assertion that Rob Cooper had no interest in seeing Atlantis go…
June 23, 2010: A retraction! My two-word response to one particular theory! Actress Ali Liebert! And feelin’ the love!
Allow me to start off today's blog with what is fast becoming a weekly tradition: a retraction. In listing my Top Ten Rob Cooper Episodes yesterday, I mistakenly attributed Human (Stargate: Universe, Season 1) to him. While Rob directed the episode, it was actually scripted by writer Jeff Vlaming and, thus, ineligible for consideration. Apologies…
June 22, 2010: My Rob Cooper Top Ten!
I was perusing the internet this weekend when I came across the news that Stargate Show Runner Robert C. Cooper would be leaving the franchise after losing a bet to his Exec. Producer Assistant, Ashleigh, and that he was to be replaced by the Stargate Production Office Mascot, Kerwin the chimp, who is rumored to…
June 21, 2010: August’s Book of the Month Club Pick!
First of all, a reminder to all you scifi fans out there. July's book of the month club discussion (week of July 12th) fast approaches. Fortunately, there's still plenty of time to prep for the discussion. Just head down to your local bookstore and pick up Alastair Reynolds' House of Suns, a novel The Times…
June 20, 2010: Putting the rumors to rest! Surf ‘n turf ‘n tiff! A meal to disremember!
A recent quote by some unnamed source has set the internet abuzz with rumors and wild theories concerning Executive Producer Robert Cooper's presumed departure from the Stargate. Well, I'd like to take this opportunity to admonish those who jumped to conclusion based on the basis of this unattributed piece of gossip that...Oh, wait. What's that?…
June 19, 2010: The Farewell Tour! Back On Top! Janina’s New Music Vid!
A short and early blog entry today as I'm heading off to the first stop in Robert C. Cooper's farewell victory tour. "What's that?" you say. You didn't know hew was leaving? Well, yes. Sad but true. His appearance at this year's Comic Con panel will mark his final Stargate-related contribution, so if you happen…
June 18, 2010: Finally! Office Pics! Yet Another Guest Blogger Announcement! And the Mailbag!
What a difference an idea makes. I'd been spinning my wheels on my latest story, trying to find that elusive through-line that would tie all its narrative elements together - and then, yesterday, I found it. Or, more appropriately, it was presented to me by fellow Exec. Producer Brad Wright. And, just like that, the…
June 17, 2010: Aw %#&@!!! Resurgence Day #1! Mailbag Day #872ish!
So I was driving down Hemlock street at about 6:30 p.m. last night, enroute to meeting a friend for dinner, when I was suddenly struck by a thought. And then, the car to my left. I heard the crunch, felt my Q7 shudder, and then I was pulling into a nearby gas station for the…
June 16, 2010: WTF does Google Maps have to do with my blog? My gal’s hip problems! And some mailbag!
WTF? What the hell does this mean? "The Google Maps API server rejected your request because you do not have permission to use this service over SSL." I ask because the message pops up every time I attempt to update this blog. And, by some unhappy coincidence, my html keeps screwing up, line spacing is…