She's humoring you. Pleated tongue. In the weeds. Plumb tuckered out. That look of disappointment! Due to her weakening left hindquarters, she has a tendency to veer left when she walks, so her new nickname is Tokyo Drift... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAHol7VL32U
August 14, 2021: The hardest part of blogging is having to come up with a new entry title EVERY SINGLE DAY!
Today, I finally resumed my Japanese language studies. I'm aiming for one, maybe two lessons a day on my ay to being conversational by the time we're allowed to travel back to Tokyo. I've also started Beginner's Korean. Given the current pace of development, I suspect I'll be fluent by the time my sci-fi/kpop series…
August 13, 2021: Meanwhile, on the home front…
Another visit to the Akemi Cafe (and Suji samples some new dog treats).... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltsVrO6xkqc&t=99s Beware the LaCroix! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZi_d88euZM
August 12, 2021: Words to Live By! Suspect Swiss Biologists! Yes/No! And Frictionless Floors!
Words to live by... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1425884578225561601 Words also to live by... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1425614738130706435 The absolute worst are those State of the Union zooms dedicated to summing up what everyone already knows. Just to make sure we're all on the same page! You'd think they'd put in more than a half-assed effort by giving their fictitious Swiss biologist…
August 11, 2021: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week... Captain Marvel #31 - cover art by In-Hyuk Lee Defenders #1 - cover art by George Perez Miles Morales: Spider-Man #29 - cover art by Taurin Clarke Batman #1 - cover art by Mico Suayan Detective Comics #1041 - cover art by Lee Bermejo I Am Batman…
August 10, 2021: Robot Dogs, Bagel Rankings, Billionaire Eco-Warriors, and Drinkable Curry!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1425174238823174146 Suji could use a more energetic dog in the house in the house to keep her on her paw pads. Thinking this may be the one! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1425148886713241601 Which brought to mind this recent article... https://twitter.com/ftcommodities/status/1422045103145750542 In short, there are no quick and easy answers. Yesterday, I published my my ultimate bagel rankings... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1424500123963465734 Which…
August 9, 2021: The Dark Matter Miniseries!
Finally started work on the pitch for the Dark Matter miniseries. I've spent the past week or so running through the basic story and structure, ultimately landing on a six episode arc that will cover the alien chapter originally planned for the show's fourth season. Set three years after the events of Episode 313, a…
August 8, 2021: Suji Sunday!
Action shot! Waiting for the punchline... Our little Tootsie Roll. Face in focus. Suji admires the artwork - c/o @delf1982 Suji upset I was in Montreal seeing other dogs... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsp72L7rVw0
August 7, 2021: Limoncello, Asteroids, Pseudo Mars, and Stargate!
Okay, finally got that limoncello recipe (posted Thursday) sorted out. For some reason, Akemi is feeling particularly ambitious so we picked up some 94% proof (!) Alcool and will be going shopping for organic lemons this afternoon. 40 days soaking followed by 20 days freezing should make this batch-ready in time for my birthday. Also,…
Top 10 Kpop Tracks of July, 2021
My Top 10! Your mileage may vary... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuThZtaUqKY #10. 13IVI - BM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMXXVS6Hil4 #9. Hey Kid, Close Your Eyes - Akmu https://open.spotify.com/track/1L0Cy0zcLydO5AdBjkyK1S?si=e601d9b86290428a #8. Whistle - Dreamcatcher https://open.spotify.com/track/0TWlOxbPcxIozWShIGYOsv?si=14a284d94f0b4eca #7. Liars - TRPP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5-ASY-JOj0 #6. Yellow Cab - DPRLive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdQxu-iEdtA #5. Tag - Reddy, Swervy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiwBWDELGeg #4. Buffalo - SWJA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYoM1uXyblA #3. Will You Miss Me? -…
August 5, 2021: Limoncello, Japanese Whiskey, and Secrets of Stock Trading!
For those of you who requested the homemade limoncello recipe (Courtesy of my sister's friend, Frank)... Meanwhile, today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1423257483972329479 I'd prefer a second glass of the limoncello. I mean, come on... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1423032034155503624 The article even fails to mention the bottle of Japanese whiskey that goes for six grand. What ever happened to investigative journalism?…
August 4, 2021: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week... Avengers #47 - cover art by In-Hyuk Lee Hellions #14 - cover art by In-Hyuk Lee Miles Morales: Marvel Tales #1 - cover art by Sway Silk #5 - cover art by Netease The Immortal Hulk #49 - cover art by In-Hyuk Lee X-Men #2 - cover art…
August 3, 3021: Homeward Bound!
This train ride back to Toronto is so different, it's almost surreal. The car is modern, the seats are comfortable, and it has internet. I've been offered snacks, drinks and a choice of three meals (!). On the other hand, the guy seated in front of me is laughing away like a serial killer in…
August 2, 2021: Montreal in Pictures, Part 2!
Mom's famed mussels and potatoes. She used to do a version of this with artichokes too. A whole to-do. The occasionally spicy fried peppers. You never know. Mom always harkens back to that visit my face turned beet red eating one of these. The crab mousse. Another Mallozzi tradition. Here's the secret recipe. Shhhhhhhhh.…
August 1, 2021: Suji Sunday!
Defiant. Hey, Twiggy. Flashback Lulu and Suji Out in the garden Confrontational Midsomar Suji wishes my sister Andria a Happy Birthday!