Catching up on my bid to check out the many, many comic book titles out there... GRIFTER #1-3 This series hits the ground running and maintains its quick pace through the opening three issues, following con man Cole Cash as he attempts to evade pursuing aliens and, oh yeah, the military. It's never explained why…
December 5, 2011: Trufflepalooza!
White truffles, a.k.a. white diamonds, are one of the most highly prized and expensive of foods. Rare, only available a few months of the year, and limited to parts of Italy and Croatia, the Alba Madonna are notoriously difficult to locate. Experienced truffle hunters use dogs to sniff out these rare gems hidden underground, near…
December 4, 2011: Sweet, sweet, ice-cream flavored victory!
Snow Monkeys win! Snow Monkeys win! And in impressive fashion no less, snagging the sixth and final playoff spot in the R.I.P. Stargate fantasy football league. Ivon, Rob, and Mike Dopud were on hand to celebrate the victory with schnitzel sandwiches (pork and veal), three types of ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, and festive eggnog), and…
December 3, 2011: Snow Monkeys’ last shot! Mailbag!
Well, this is it. My fantasy football season comes down to one game - tomorrow - Snow Monkeys vs. Reagan's Raiders. A win allows me to snag the sixth and final playoff spot in our R.I.P. Stargate League. A loss and I my efforts were all for naught and everyone I've invited over tomorrow to…
December 2, 2011: Getting into the Christmas spirit! My new favorite show! Joe’s language school! News of note!
Hey! It's snowing!!! Not outside but right here on this blog! I am officially in the Christmas spirit. Post your questions and I'll answer them in tomorrow's holiday mailbag. From the "How did I miss this?" file comes my favorite new show I just happened to discover on DVD last week: Actually, friends have been…
December 1, 2011: Help me out with this upcoming Mind Meld! The comic book report!
Help me out here. Every once in a while, the fine people at SFSignal (SF Signal - A Speculative Fiction Blog) ask me to participate in their MindMeld feature, an ongoing series in which a ragtag group (writers, rum-runners, bureaucrats in alien ministries, etc.) is asked a genre-related question. Past topics have included: MIND MELD: What…
November 30, 2011: Another Dark Matter interview! Adopting a healthier lifestyle! Culinary Triumphs!
Check out the latest interview I did for my upcoming comic book series, Dark Matter, this one with my buddy Shaun Manning over at Comic Book Resources: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35481. It offers a little more insight into the series and characters as well as a two-page sneak peek of what's to come. Yes, it's true. I've adopted a…
November 29, 2011: Not dead yet! Let the Christmas rush begin! More comic perusals!
I assumed my Snow Monkeys were dead in the water following their fourth straight loss but, as it turns out, they have one more shot at making the playoffs in the last week of our R.I.P. Stargate fantasy football league regular season. Three teams are deadlocked at 6-6, fighting for those last two playoff spots…
November 28, 2011: I’ve finally got my Amazing Race partner! High Tea! Thoughts on comics!
Exciting news! I've finally got a partner for The Amazing Race. It's none other than my old former Transporter nemesis and current rival blogger Tara Yelland (http://tarayelland.wordpress.com/ - Check out today's entry for her most shocking grocery line confrontation yet. You won't believe the last five minutes!). Earlier today, she sent me an email cryptically…
November 27, 2011: Yeeaaaaargh!!!
My Snow Monkeys are going down to their fourth straight defeat and about to fall out of playoff contention. Now I must rely on good fortune AND a do-or-die win next weekend to sneak in and secure a post-season spot. Ivon and Lawren came by today to watch the disaster unfold. On his way over,…
November 26, 2011: Bath time! Tara needs your help! Snow Monkeys need a win! And more comic book thoughts!
The gang cleans pretty nice. They're all presentable now and ready to put in an appearance at your special occasion, be it a birthday party, anniversary, or wedding. Book now to avoid disappointment. Speaking of disappointment - tomorrow will be a HUGE day for my Snow Monkeys who are clinging to the last playoff spot…
November 25, 2011: A Stargate Reunion! Plotting Dark Matter’s course! Wading through what seems like every comic out there!
So, last night, I was online, finishing up a little historical research, when I happened across my old Stargate address. Wonder what the old gang is doing?, I wondered. Well, there was only one way to find out. I sent out a bunch of emails before calling it a night. This morning, I woke up…
November 24, 2011: Au Revoir! Auf Wiedersehen! And football!
Sadly, all good things come to an end, be it a great dinner, a favorite t.v. show or a cross-country visit from good friends. Alexander and Sarah are (eventually) Paris-bound via Toronto via Los Angeles via Berlin via Toronto. Their last day with us went like this... Happy Thanksgiving! Here at Casa Mallozzi, we celebrated…
November 23, 2011: Maximus lookin’ good! My second Dark Matter interview! More Alexander and Sarah!
Maximus had his follow-up yesterday and the vet says he's recovering nicely from the surgery that removed 80% of his melanoma. Look at the handsome fella. He looks ten (dog) years younger! Another Dark Matter interview is up, this one over at PopCultureZoo. In this one, I sit down with Joseph Dilworth Jr. and discuss…
November 22, 2011: Either a power line’s down or someone’s coming to kill you! A leisurely day with the Europeans!
"What was that?!"asked Akemi, suddenly sitting up. "I think it was one of the dogs,"I suggested in my half-awake state. "Not the dogs,"she said. "I heard something. Downstairs. And the alarm went beereepee." Heard something? Downstairs? Beereepee? I crawled out of bed and hit the lights. The room remained dark. I glanced over at the…