Had a phone conversation re: our comic book series, Dark Matter. It was actually a prelude to a much bigger conference call scheduled for next week, a creative discussion with a network rep. To be honest, the notion of doing Dark Matter as a feature has also been floated and, while I certainly wouldn't say…
August 9, 2012: Days of Stargate Atlantis past! McKay and Mrs. Miller! What Might Have Been Moments!
Our trip down SGA memory lane continues with... MCKAY AND MRS. MILLER (308) Back in season one's Letters from Pegasus, McKay makes mention of a sister. In truth, in the script, he makes mention of a brother but David requested the gender change since he had a sister who happened to be an actress and,…
August 8, 2012: Conversations with Akemi! Days of Stargate Atlantis past! Common Ground! That live Q&A! Mailbag!
Akemi: What do you call the ghost who doesn't wear a sheet? He's all wrapped up? Me: A mummy. And a mummy isn't a ghost. In Ancient Egypt - Akemi: Dracula's friend? Me: In some movies, yes, I suppose they were friends...sort of. Akemi: And Dracula's from Europe? Me: Yes. And he isn't a ghost…
August 7, 2012: Akemi takes an Olympic dive! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! The Real World!
"Jelly smells like taxi driver." - Akemi, the other day. Well, Jelly may have needed the bath but it was Akemi who took the dive yesterday. We had just parked in Yaletown and were unloading the dogs from the car. I had the treats in one hand and a leashed Bubba and Lulu in the…
August 5, 2012: Make your own Beef Wellington! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Progeny!
Anybody who has watched Hell's Kitchen knows that making a perfect Beef Wellington can be tricky. Well, yesterday, Akemi succeeded in executing the dish to perfection. What follows are Akemi's steps to a terrific Beef Wellington (channeling Gordon Ramsay minus the expletives). Days of Stargate: Atlantis past continues with our look at - PROGENY (305)…
August 4, 2012: Japanese fest, cucumber soft serve, and moscow mules! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Sateda!
Hey! Today, Akemi, Bubba and I checked out the annual Powell Street Festival. Where were you guys?!! Ivon texted me "Mules today?", a reference to the Moscow Mule cocktail we discovered during our trip to Tokyo back in 2010. I had the ginger beer. All I needed was the limes. And, it turns out, the…
August 3, 2012: A Fablelous lunch break! Phone-spinning! Wormhole Riders! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Irresistible!
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 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 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,…