What I read this week... Seasonal Work by Laura Lippman The award-winning master of psychological suspense is in top form in this collection of diverse and diabolically clever stories. In the never-before-published "Just One More," a married couple--longing for that old romantic spark--creates a playful diversion that comes with unexpected consequences. Lippman's beloved Baltimore PI…
January 30, 2022: Suji Sunday!
Okay. She's listening. Arctic explorer. Staking claim to the couch. Not-so-cold-out walking sweater. Excess tongue. Chowing down on chicken congee... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3wPZSQntfk
January 29, 2022: my most challenging script, my early plans for that Travelers set, and how Rodney almost became a dad.
Yozo! How goes? How did you spend the first part of your weekend? I did a little reading, a (very) little writing, some stock research (finding value plays and checking their Price to Earnings, Price to Sales, and Long Term Debt to Capital). Also, sat down (In truth, I was at my standing desk) and…
January 28, 2022: My gal is slowing down!
Tomorrow! I'll be joining host David Read for another installment in his Dial the Gate series. We'll be talking Stargate: Atlantis season 4 at 12 pm PT, 3 pm EST! https://twitter.com/dial_the_gate/status/1486928450359341058 Akemi was in the mood for oysters so she ended up making not one, not two, not three, but FOUR different preparations today for…
January 27, 2022: Breaking Bread News!
Two years ago, Akemi took up bread making. Her first loaf was a spectacular success. Heartened, she baked another loaf - but it disappointed. As did the next one. And the one after that. Disappointed, she gave up - until last week. Inspired by the home made bread and cultured butter from…
January 26, 2022: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye... The Death of Doctor Strange #5 - cover art by Kaare Andrews Aquaman/Green Arrow: Deep Target #4 - cover art by Kael Ngu Batman/Catwoman Special #1 - cover art by Lee Weeks Detective Comics #1050 - cover art by Gabrielle Del'Otto Wonder Girls #8 - cover art by W.…
January 25, 2022: Meanwhile, on the home front…
Meanwhile, on the home front... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZbPrUjq_x0 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1485327573978656770 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1485041424622145536 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1485041427499397126 It reminds me of a Chinese restaurant I used to frequent in Montreal. Whenever serving me, one waiter would always say: "Take your time, Jerry. Take your time." Jerry? Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1485983878745632781
January 24, 2022: 2022 Reading Reviews!
Murder in paradise, Echo by Thomas Olde Heuvelt Travel journalist and mountaineer Nick Grevers awakes from a coma to find that his climbing buddy, Augustin, is missing and presumed dead. Nick’s own injuries are as extensive as they are horrifying. His face wrapped in bandages and unable to speak, Nick claims amnesia—but he remembers everything.…
January 23, 2022: Suji Sunday!
Arrested by the KGB. Dressed for success. And her morning walk. Crispy tongue! Suji has misplaced her little friend. Urban sprawl.
January 22, 2022: News of Note!
News of note... British Medical Journal demands the immediate release of all data related to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. What compelling reason could one make for NOT releasing this data? It's like Pfizer dragging their feet on releasing data related to their trials. I mean, if you want to convince people to take the vaccine, shouldn't…
January 21, 2022: Special dinner!
Tonight, Akemi and I took out from one of our favorite Toronto restaurants - Edulis. Everything came individually packaged with simple prep and reheating instructions... Canapé Toast of Tuna “Sobrassada” Dungeness Crab with Cucumber, Radish, and Herbs White Bouillabaisse with Rouille and Croutons. This one was the smash hit of the evening. Escarole Salad with…
January 20, 2022: News of Note!
News of note.... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1484186912332165120 Really looking forward to not seeing this! Hollywood planning movie about the January 6th insurrection. In a totally legit poll, the Chinese ranked Canada as the worst country in the world... Singapore jumps to China's favorite country in 2021, as Canada falls to bottom. Topping the list to no one's surprise:…
January 19, 2022: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week... Ben Reilly: Spider-Man #1 - cover art by Alex Maleev Hulk #3 - cover art by David Nakayama Moon Knight #7 - cover art by Rahzzah Phoenix Song: Echo #4 - cover art by Ashley Witter Silver Surfer: Rebirth #1 - cover art by Dan Jurgens Strange…
January 18, 2022: News of Note!
Some news of note... 4th dose not good enough against omicrons Israeli study finds. “The bottom line is that the vaccine is excellent against the Alpha and Delta [variants], for Omicron it’s not good enough,” she said. More importantly, what exactly does this mean for the third dose (booster)? If, as pfizer's resident veterinary expert…
January 17, 2022: Reading, Watching…
Continuing my torrid reading pace... The Maid by Nita Prose Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old…