31 shows into my Crime Binge and I really loved three: River, Mr. Inbetween, and Love/Hate (just finished season 2 and really looking forward to season 3!). I liked 7 other shows (enough to continue watching). So I enjoyed a third of everyone's recommendations. So far. Still making the final adjustments to our NYC and…
October 1, 2023: Doggy videos!
One of our earliest videos of Suji, shortly after we adopted her... Lulu snoozing... Check out those bouncy ears... Jelly eating peanut butter... Bubba eating peanut butter... Handsome Maximus...
September 30, 2023: News of Note!
Saturday, October 14th - 12PM PST/3PM EST... I'll be fielding questions on Jeff Howard's (Oculus, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald's Game, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass) youtube channel. Come armed with your Dark Matter/Stargate/Screenwriting/Sci-Fi/Food/Pugs-related questions! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1708256348440240513 26 crime shows under my belt. Loved 2. Liked 6. To be continued... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1708185711550034199 Two more development…
September 29, 2023: This and That!
I'm thinking about doing a twitter (X) Spaces next Saturday (afternoon?) where I'll field question about Stargate, Dark Matter, screenwriting, and pugs. Have never used it before, have no idea how it works - so that should make it all the more fun. Will keep you updated! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1707491382544199874 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1706328883841184114 We've locked down NYC, more or…
September 28, 2023: The Crime Binge continues!
Dear Child (2023) A mysterious woman's escape from her harrowing captivity points investigators toward the dark truth behind an unsolved disappearance 13 years earlier. My thoughts: Sets up an intriguing premise but fails in its execution. This one demands too much of a suspension of disbelief for this viewer. 2.5/5 Lupin (2021 - ) Season…
The Dreaded Script Notes!
In a notes session, “starting with the positives” is the animal wrangling equivalent of approaching slowly and speaking in a calm, soothing voice. It’s designed to relax the intended victim, lull them into a false sense of security. Then, the second they let their guard down, they’re ensnared, bagged, and shipped off to some zoo…
September 25, 2023: Moving Forward!
Again, thanks to everyone who left a message about Suji. For a little girl, she had such a big, demanding personality that every facet of my daily routine was impacted by her presence - and now by her absence. Another dog will never replace Suji but seeing all those seniors and special needs pugs languishing…
September 23, 2023: Unusual Deaths!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1702042264128590127 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1702413712353591748 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1702774591943286955 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1703124768872894625 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1703502669921300694 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1703863115438244239 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1704178484304560324 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1705642313085587805
September 22, 2023: Getting Away!
The place has bee all too quiet the past few days. I actually choked up eating roast chicken. We need to get away for a while. So we've booked our first Japan trip in five years for December and are looking to do a little more vacationing. I put out a twitter poll yesterday -…
September 20, 2023: Suji
Many question the wisdom of adopting a senior dog given the limited time you have with them. In Suji's case, we were blessed to have her for almost seven years. She came to us via the Pacific Pug Rescue when she was almost twelve, wheelchair-bound, cantankerous and, surprisingly, not very affectionate for a pug. She…
September 19, 2023: The Crime Binge continues!
The Tower (2021-2023) - First season After a long-serving cop and a teenage girl fall to their deaths from a London tower block, Detective Sarah Collins investigates the dark heart of policing. My thoughts: Logic goes out the window in service to a social justice message. Pass. 2/5 Love/hate (2010-2014) - First season The story…
September 18, 2023: Unusual Deaths and Weird Egg!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1700209449560891643 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1700578255395332591 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1700930932243353850 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1701278760375312726 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1701673140085018684 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1703809098200895520 Thanks again for all the well-wishes. Suji had a better day today.
September 17, 2023: Suji Sunday!
So we're keeping an eye on our little girl and while we're preparing ourselves for the worst, we're taking it one day at a time and spoiling the hell out of her. Her recent meals included grass-fed ground beef, bacon, pan-fried chicken with Herbes de Provence, water buffalo cheese, kouign-amman, coconut ice cream, and Portuguese…
September 16, 2023: Another Suji update!
So last night was a bit of a long night for me and my gal. Whereas mom hand feeds her, massages her, and brushes her teeth, dad is in charge of ensuring she does her business and sleeps comfortably through the night. Akemi has noticed Suji has been having trouble breathing of late and he…
September 15, 2023: The Suji update!
Today, we took Suji to another vet for a second opinion. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, we fear that Suji's neurological condition is worsening and a creeping paralysis is working its way through her body, making chewing and swallowing difficult. Lately, this has manifested in nasal discharge and choking. So Akemi and I are…