The point of going to L.A. was to pitch some of the projects I've been developing over the past little while.  Originally, I'd intended to go out with three pitches, but that was eventually trimmed to two, and finally cut down to one.  According to my manager, pitching multiple projects would be detrimental to all…

While we were away, Suji and Lulu enjoyed a stay at their B&B -  Checking in. Making use of the amenities. Meeting the other guests. Enjoying the great outdoors. Fun in the sun. Final soiree. Home Sweet Home.  

And following four hard-fought quarterfinal matches, the stage is set for the semifinal match-ups in our Stargate: Atlantis Greatest Episode Tournament! McKay and Mrs. Miller vs Rising Two clear fan favorites face off in second round action.  I'm not surprised to see Rising here but, to be honest, am a little surprised to see McKay…

"Well,"said the executive at the conclusion of our pitch, flipping shut his notebook, "give me a minute to talk to my people and I'll get back to you." And with that, he got up and left the room.  We briefly exchanged looks, me, my producing partner Vanessa, and author Craig Davidson, then somewhat reluctantly rose…

It's never a good sign when your uber driver can't figure out google maps.   I honestly think I spent fully half of today inside a car either going somewhere or leaving. Two very good pitch meetings today.  Author Craig Davidson (aka Nick Cutter) and I have finally nailed down our delivery - just in…

Akemi is loving this hotel more than I am, although she's disappointed that, for a dog-friendly hotel, she's hasn't seen one dog.  She's a big fun of the rustic motif.  I find the neighborhood somewhat lacklustre - outside of a nearby Shake Shack. To this point, this has been a trip told in burgers.  Of…

Following an exhausting travel day capped off with dinner I almost slept through, I am finally settled in and rarin' to go.  I don't love the location of this new hotel, but I deferred to Akemi on this one because of its dog-friendly promotion.  Although, to be fair, I recall seeing dogs at the old…

The preliminary rounds have concluded and we finally have our eight seeds in the Stargate: Atlantis Greatest Episode Tournament as decided by YOU, the fans.   Here are your semi-final match-ups... #8 The Siege Part 2 vs #1 Midway A battle of action-driven heavyweights sees fan favorite and SG-1 crossover Midway square off against the…

Some great feedback to yesterday's mashed potatoes query.  It feels like there's a lot of crossover between the sci-fi and foodie readership of this blog.  So, thanks for that.  We'll be trying out your recipes upon our return! Preparation for our L.A. trip continues apace.  I've lined up some very important sessions at: Spago, Mozza,…

Came across this weirdly interesting video this morning:  https://twitter.com/InsiderFood/status/1174435426276454401 Aligot is basically cheese and mashed potatoes, but it seems closer to fondue than anything I'm used to.  Not sure if this is an extreme preparation of the dish but, all the same, I am...unconvinced.   My favorite version of mashed potatoes follows a recipe by the…

I arrived in Montreal to discover my mother at the kitchen table, making her funeral arrangements.  "I'd like Theresa to sing,"she said, dutifully taking note on the handwritten page sitting before her.  "After that, people can speak. They don't need to go to the front.  They can just stand up and talk where they are."…

McKay and Mrs. Miller scores the big one, winning one of eight spots in our Stargate: Atlantis Greatest Episode Tournament.  And, with a commanding 50% of the vote and about two hours left to vote in the fourth season poll, it looks like Midway will be moving on as well.  Several episodes will vie for…