Started work on the new pilot today, breaking the first episode into a Tease and Five Acts. I have the shell of the story but need to find those act outs, beats, and memorable moments that add color to an opener. Hoping to be done by top of next week after which I'll get notes…
July 25, 2021: Suji Sunday!
Whaddya mean you forgot the treats? Yuking it up at the dog park. Tasty tasty blanket. Close enough! Flower child... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikDmKCg4ou0 Chicken or Egg? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ7KKeTdyE0
July 24, 2021: In case you missed it…
Today, I sat down with host Kevin Fukunaga for his Scripts & Scribes broadcast. I fielded questions about showrunning, Dark Matter, Stargate, and, of course, Kpop... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5UsGEIJ8cA Well this is an interesting article. Could that cup you're drinking out of have consciousness? https://www.salon.com/2021/07/23/panpsychism-the-idea-that-inanimate-objects-have-consciousness-gains-steam-in-science-communities/ Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1418934783783186441 Meanwhile, on the home front... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gnrx63R61U
July 23, 2021: Well that’s a wrap on week 28!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1418659569258188804 Tacos with Totoro's Mei-chan... The Barbacoa. The Pollo al Pastor. And, for dessert, the Tres Leches (Campechano) We took a walk to work off lunch. And then stopped to replenish our energy... Dessert #2 - The Pancake Cereal Sundae (Butter Baker) I crashed as soon as I got home. Too much sun I suppose.…
July 22, 2021: Pushing my luck! Down for dill! Travel by train!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1418297390788923393 That should read "last C-Drama she watched". https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1418301459695906817 https://twitter.com/SaraBahama/status/1418303470998753283 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1418186928814501889 Gotta admit, I'm not averse to pickle and dill-flavored sweets. There was a neighborhood pop-up that was offering a pickle soft serve last summer. I was meaning to try it out but just never got around to doing so. Thinking of going…
June 20, 2021: Stargate Mondays, Natto Ice Cream, Pitches and Projects!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1417601010940485636 The start of the week just isn't the same without the Dark Matter Monday stream with the gang at Orville Nation. But, for Stargate fans, there's THIS - https://twitter.com/nation_orville/status/1416549123902394377 I won't be a regular panelist on this one, but I WILL make it a point to drop by. And you should too! Today's Yes/No...…
July 19, 2021: Meanwhile, on the home front…
July 18, 2021: Suji Sunday!
Back from the senior cruise. She's got her eye on you. Treats? TREATS??!!! She has a tendency to laugh at her own jokes. Squirrel! Melty-sleepy. Derpy. Breakfasting... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLmtxRyC-wE
July 17, 2021: The Saturday Report!
Finally tracked down our second pfizer vaccines yesterday. It only took about three hours of walking around the city to get it done. The doctor who administered my shot advised me to steer clear of alcohol for the weekend - but I'm assuming that does not apply to bourbon-laced chocolate ice cream. I feel a…
July 16, 2021: Meanwhile, on the home front…
July 15, 2021: This, This, and That!
Yesterday, seeing THIS - https://twitter.com/TeleEnvironment/status/1415403884776939531 Reminded me of THIS - https://twitter.com/Forbes/status/1402388019420741633 Which, in turn, reminded me of THIS... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SpX8bVEmJo Which reminds me - we've locked down a date for our revised pitch of that yet-to-be-named classic sci-fi series update! Also, saw this today... https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1415695958705418240 That reminds me of this... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1415729989190930438 Which, in turn, reminded me…
July 13, 2021: Dark Matter, New of Notes, and a productive(ish) day!
In case you missed it, our final Dark Matter Monday stream... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNg9Aayttqs I know, I know. Unlikely. But just in case. Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1414910182052835331 I mean...I dunno. At least crisp them up some. In industry news... https://twitter.com/allkpop/status/1414997000110628867 Ding! Ding! Disney and HBO Max have entered the ring! I wonder how this may affect their subscription-based…
July 12, 2021: Second Vaccine Shot? Yes/No
Join us later today, Dark Matter fans, for our last Dark Matter Monday stream. We'll talk about those first three episodes of (our virtual) season 4 as well as what lies ahead. https://twitter.com/nation_orville/status/1414622167040413700 Akemi: The stock is flat. It's flateaued. Me: You mean plateaued. There's not such word as flateaued. Akemi: WUT??? It pains me…
Top 10 K-Pop Tracks of June, 2021
#10. Ready To Love - Seventeen Celebrating their sixth year on the Kpop music scene with this terrific track off their eight mini album. #9. Poison - Pink Fantasy These ladies rock hard, giving Dreamcatcher a run for their money. #8. Moonshot - NFllying One of my favorite Korean indie rock bands back with another…
July 9, 2021: Stargate, Yes/No, Spell-Checking Spammers, and Deranged Rabbits!
Akemi (angrily): Dennit! Me: Hunh? Akemi (shaking her fist to convey anger): Dennit. You know. Dennit? Me: You mean "damnit"? Akemi: Wut??? I'm being stalked by a deranged rabbit. Shades of Donnie Darko! Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1413477767446863880 I mean sure. Why not? Hmmmmm... I bet someone could make a nice living as a freelance proofreader for…