I'm in the midst of an exhaustingly thorough life/housecleaning. Today, I decided to take a break and grab lunch at Fable Kitchen (in the premises formerly occupied by Refuel, and Fuel before that). We came in on Dessert Master (and Stargate fan) Curtis Luk working his confectionary magic: We said our hello's, grabbed a table,…
August 2, 2012: Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Misbegotten! Akemi’s cute culinary creations!
As requested, I sent off the package containing further documentary evidence of my relationship with Akemi. This package, even bigger than the first one sent, included: three letters from friends, a slew of photos, Christmas cards and mail addressed to us, and several Akemi-centric blog entries including the recent one which offers an overview of…
August 1, 2012: Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! SGA’s Season 3! No Man’s Land! We check out Minami! The Olympics Update!
Our trip down Stargate: Atlantis memory lane continues as we dedicate August to SGA's third season. We kick things off with.... NO MAN'S LAND (301) The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Or, in this case, at the very least, a most unlikely ally. I've always loved characters that inhabit that grey area between black…
July 30, 2012: The Supermovie of the Week Club Reconvenes! Cookie Monster reviews Mystery Men!
Awesome! Fantastic! Amazing! All words monster use to describe The Mystery Men. Soundtrack. Some terrific tunes in dis movie. Terrific! On de other hand, words monster use to describe de aktual movie = Meh. Okay. And Didn't-make-monster's-eyeballs-bleed-so-dere's-dat. Movie offer promising premise of second tier superheroes who always being upstaged by top-tier hero, Captain Amazing. But…
July 29, 2012: Snapshot Sunday! The results of The Greatest Season-Ending Cliffhanger in Stargate History Poll! And lucky winners!
Today, I was up at the crack of dawn - ish, at a little after 9:00 a.m., so that we could pack up up all three dogs and head on over to the beach for the monthly Pugs on the Beach gathering. Lately, there hasn't been much of a turnout, but that hasn't stopped the…
July 28, 2012: Hoarders Vancouver: Season 1!
Holy crap do I have a lot of crap! I mean stuff. Well, stuff and crap. It's a fine line. I spent much of today going through my office, throwing away paperwork I'll never need again and filing away paperwork I may - just maybe - need some time in the distant future. While skyping…
July 27, 2012: You’re all awesome!
A HUGE thanks to everyone who took the time to leave a comment on yesterday's entry. Akemi and I greatly appreciate each and every one. Next week, amid the documentary evidence of our relationship that I'll be sending out will be said blog entry - and all of your accompanying kind words. It's been a…
July 24, 2012: Dessert and a sandwich and dessert. And more desserts. And Alexander and Sarah!
Seriously. How can anyone say no to freshly baked cookies, even if it means having them for breakfast? In retrospect, they were the perfect food for what lay ahead, full of the carbohydrate and sugar energy I would need to get me through a grueling day of eating. Akemi and I met up with our…
July 23, 2012: The Supermovie of the Week Club reconvenes! Cookie Monster reviews Steel!
Making fun of dis movie be like taunting Grover's cuzin Edwin, de one who eat candles and walks into walls. Too easy. And where de fun in dat? Well, okay, still some fun - but well below average. Monster have to admit, aktor Shaquille O'Neil be perfekt choice to play role of Steel. Who better…
July 22, 2012: Vote for The Greatest Season-ending Cliffhanger in Stargate History! The Evolution of Akemi at Starbucks! Back to the Kits Street Fest for Dinner!
A reminder to cast your vote for The Greatest Season-ending Cliffhanger in Stargate History for a chance to win a signed script and a nifty Stargate security badge - Head on over here, pick a cliffhanger, then leave a comment for a chance to win: To whoever asked - yes, I'll be continuing my trip…
July 21, 2012: What was the greatest season-ending cliffhanger in Stargate history?
"I am melty sleepy" - Akemiism. Translation: I'm REALLY sleepy. It was nice today, so we ended up checking out the local farmer's market with Jelly. On the way home, we happened to come across a street festival so we parked, hopped out, and too that in as well. On an unrelated note - ooooh,…
July 19, 2012: The Comic Con/Vegas Post-Game Show!
No sooner do I return home than I am preparing for my next trip - this one to L.A. in a couple of weeks. Tomorrow, Paul and I get on the phone with our agent to discuss the specifics: when we're going, how long we're staying, who we'll be meeting while in town and, most…
July 15, 2012: Dark Matter at Comic Con!
I'm pleased to report that the Dark Matter signing was a rousing success. I actually made it to the booth on time, people actually showed up, and nobody standing in line stepped up to my counter to order a milkshake and fries. I met some great fans, chatted Stargate and Dark Matter, signed a few comic…
July 14, 2012: Comic Con Day #2!
"I've never seen so much drunk zombies." - Akemi walking home after drinks at the Hilton last night. Well, not really Comic Con Day #2. Actually, the second half of Day #1 and part of Day #2 as the festivities are ongoing. Today = my Dark Matter signing. Where: The Dark Horse Booth (#2615) When: 4:00…
July 13, 2012: Comic Con!
Whenever I travel, the excitement of the upcoming trip is always somewhat muted by the fact that I'll be leaving my dogs behind. I wouldn't mind so much if it weren't for the fact that the dogs KNOW we're leaving and get downright depressed. Bubba paces, Lulu tries to squeeze in as much play time…