It's never a good sign when your uber driver can't figure out google maps. I honestly think I spent fully half of today inside a car either going somewhere or leaving. Two very good pitch meetings today. Author Craig Davidson (aka Nick Cutter) and I have finally nailed down our delivery - just in…
September 24, 2019: My trip so far in pictures!
Akemi is loving this hotel more than I am, although she's disappointed that, for a dog-friendly hotel, she's hasn't seen one dog. She's a big fun of the rustic motif. I find the neighborhood somewhat lacklustre - outside of a nearby Shake Shack. To this point, this has been a trip told in burgers. Of…
September 23, 2019: L.A. Day #1!
Following an exhausting travel day capped off with dinner I almost slept through, I am finally settled in and rarin' to go. I don't love the location of this new hotel, but I deferred to Akemi on this one because of its dog-friendly promotion. Although, to be fair, I recall seeing dogs at the old…
September 22, 2019: Suji Sunday!
While Akemi and I are enroute to L.A., Suji and Lulu are no doubt enjoying a relaxing getaway with our dog-sitter. Suji in party mode! In the wild. Separated at birth? https://youtu.be/skwDci4xDK0 Alrighty! See you next week! Au revoir! And, uh, where do you think YOU'RE going?
September 21, 2019: Eight episodes will battle it out in our Stargate: Atlantis Greatest Episode Tournament!
The preliminary rounds have concluded and we finally have our eight seeds in the Stargate: Atlantis Greatest Episode Tournament as decided by YOU, the fans. Here are your semi-final match-ups... #8 The Siege Part 2 vs #1 Midway A battle of action-driven heavyweights sees fan favorite and SG-1 crossover Midway square off against the…
September 20, 2019: Suji suffers some major FOMO! Locking down the last wildcard seed!
Some great feedback to yesterday's mashed potatoes query. It feels like there's a lot of crossover between the sci-fi and foodie readership of this blog. So, thanks for that. We'll be trying out your recipes upon our return! Preparation for our L.A. trip continues apace. I've lined up some very important sessions at: Spago, Mozza,…
September 19, 2019: The secret to a good mash!
Came across this weirdly interesting video this morning: https://twitter.com/InsiderFood/status/1174435426276454401 Aligot is basically cheese and mashed potatoes, but it seems closer to fondue than anything I'm used to. Not sure if this is an extreme preparation of the dish but, all the same, I am...unconvinced. My favorite version of mashed potatoes follows a recipe by the…
Mind Over Matter and Malignant Masses
I arrived in Montreal to discover my mother at the kitchen table, making her funeral arrangements. "I'd like Theresa to sing,"she said, dutifully taking note on the handwritten page sitting before her. "After that, people can speak. They don't need to go to the front. They can just stand up and talk where they are."…
September 16, 2019: The Stargate: Atlantis Greatest Episode Tournament Qualifying Rounds! And Android Eye Candy!
McKay and Mrs. Miller scores the big one, winning one of eight spots in our Stargate: Atlantis Greatest Episode Tournament. And, with a commanding 50% of the vote and about two hours left to vote in the fourth season poll, it looks like Midway will be moving on as well. Several episodes will vie for…
September 15, 2019: Suji Sunday!
Ready to roll! Lulu getting used to her wheels. Done! Embarrassing her at the park in front of her friends. Lulu and Lambchop. Suji's a huge fan of kpop!
September 7, 2019: The Science of Naps!
Semifinal action in our Stargate: SG-1 Greatest Episode Tournament has begun and, ten hours in, Window of Opportunity has the early edge over The Fifth Race. But with fourteen hours until the poll closes, there's still plenty of time for comeback. Head on over and vote! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1170312668529463296 Well, the Toronto Film Festival is in full…
September 6, 2019: Dark Matter! Stargate! Lunches! And Dinners!
Boy, I do a lot of lunches and dinners. Today, it was burgers and milkshakes with the amazing Alex Mallari Jr. (Dark Matter's FOUR/Ryo Ishida). Last night - It was dinner with our friend, journalist Tanavi who is in Toronto on an extended stay. Next week is already packed! You have to book early to…
September 5, 2019: Akemi’s hidden agenda!
Today, Akemi unintentionally coined a new phrase: "Deja vie" which, when you think of it, actually makes more sense than the actual phrase: "Deja vu". "Deja vu" translates to "already seen", whereas "Deja vie" translates to "already lived" - which is what you are, in effect, claiming when you experience deja vu. Anyway, all this…
September 3, 2019: The Stargate: SG1 Greatest Episode Tournament Final Four!
These are our Final Four episodes in The Stargate: SG-1 Greatest Episode Tournament - Claiming the #4 spot with 776 votes is Lost City Part 2 Claiming the #3 spot with 829 votes is The Fifth Race Claiming the #2 spot with 830 votes is Window of Opportunity And taking the #1 spot with 897…
September 2, 2019: Already September? Are you kidding me?!
Well, with yesterday's victory over Heroes Part 2, Lost City Part 2 stakes the second to last semifinal spot in our Stargate: SG-1 Greatest Episode Tournament joining The Fifth Race and Window of Opportunity. All won handily - but it looks like the battle for the fourth and final spot will come down to the…