I had a feeling that trying to sell my car would prove a giant pain in the ass. As it turns out, the experience has surpassed expectations. Initially, I thought I'd save myself the hassle by contacting my local Audi dealer and trading my Q7 in as part of a new vehicle purchase - but…
March 14, 2013: Veronica Mars fans are finally getting their movie! So when are Stargate fans getting THEIR movie?
This was the question many Stargate fans were asking themselves yesterday after news broke of the astounding success of the Veronica Mars kickstarter campaign. For those of you who haven't heard, series creator Rob Thomas approached Warner Bros. about making a Veronica Mars movie. According to Thomas: "Their reaction was, if you can show there's…
January 22, 2013: Days of Stargate Atlantis Past continues with The Queen!
So tired and so annoyed of so many things. Just a couple of seconds ago, Akemi walked by me and asked: "Are you stressed?" I asked her how she could tell. Her response: "Your face is all red." Really? This burgeoning angst has apparently worked its way into my subconscious as well. I woke up…
January 20, 2013: Football and Whispers!
An almost perfect football day. Sadly, the Atlanta Falcons just came up short in their match-up against the 49ers. The second game of the double-header was doubly pleasing in that it not only offered up a Baltimore Ravens win, but a New England Patriots loss as well! Thanks to Robert Cooper for hosting this afternoon's…
January 12, 2013: Continuing our trip down SGA Memory Lane with The Daedalus Variations!
Congratulations to Akemi who has been bestowed the highest honor one can achieve as a tourist visiting Yellowknife willing to pay three dollars for a certificate. She is now and forevermore (unless she misplaces this piece of paper and doesn't buy herself a new one) "an honorable member of the exclusive North of 60 Chapter,…
January 5, 2013: Resuming our trip down Stargate: Atlantis memory lane with seasons 5’s Search and Rescue! A slew of behind-the-scenes pics and vids!
SEARCH AND RESCUE (501) When production resumed on Stargate: Atlantis's fifth season, little did we realize at the time that it would be our final year. We were coming off a terrific fourth season and had some great scripts on deck and some big ideas for what lay ahead. Samantha Carter was on her way…
September 12, 2012: Conversations with my Japanese Girlfriend – Podcast #1 (the story of Noah)! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Seer!
The cultural divide between Akemi and I has made for some very interesting conversations. More often than not, my attempts to explain certain facets of the Western world have only served to baffle her as she makes the all too innocent error of attempting to apply logic to such notions as tipping, fashion, and vegetarianism.…
August 29, 2012: My sister’s dog is high as a kite! A souffle-less souffle outing! What was The Most Heartbreaking Moment in Stargate History?
My sister's dog is high: Aspen apparently feeling uber-relaxed following his latest chemo treatment. Fingers crossed it helps! It never fails. Every night, Akemi and I work out while watching one of the food shows, be it Hell's Kitchen, Master Chef, Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, Chuck's Day Off, Chef Academy, or Around the World…
August 28, 2012: The Most Heartbreaking Moment in Stargate History!
A new poll and another chance to win a signed script! What, in your opinion, was The Most Heartbreaking Moment in Stargate History? In coming up with the list of candidates, I tried to consider the events in context. For instance, while Universe's final episode was heartfelt, it was only heartbreaking insofar as the audience…
July 22, 2012: Vote for The Greatest Season-ending Cliffhanger in Stargate History! The Evolution of Akemi at Starbucks! Back to the Kits Street Fest for Dinner!
A reminder to cast your vote for The Greatest Season-ending Cliffhanger in Stargate History for a chance to win a signed script and a nifty Stargate security badge - Head on over here, pick a cliffhanger, then leave a comment for a chance to win: To whoever asked - yes, I'll be continuing my trip…
July 11, 2012: Two Days to Comic Con! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Allies!
Qu'est ce que c'est? Why, it's the Stargate: Atlantis ultimate box set. It includes the entire series PLUS a bonus disc with all new extras. I'll be giving it away to some lucky, random individual who comes to visit me between 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. this Saturday at the Dark Horse Comics booth (#2615). Whether…
July 8, 2012: 6 Days to Comic Con! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Michael!
Heading to Comic Con in a little less than a week to do a signing for my comic book, Dark Matter, and I thought it would be nice to offer those who swing by a shot at winning some cool giveaways. In addition to copies of Dark Matter's first issue, I'll also be offering up a…
July 7, 2012: 7 Days to Comic Con! A Stargate Reunion – of sorts! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Coup D’Etat!
So, I'm prepping for Comic Con, selecting giveaway items for the fans who will visit my booth - accidentally assuming it's a Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-related signing only to discover the truth to late! The gate will be shut and locked behind them for the duration of my hour long meandering reminiscences of all the places…
July 6, 2012: The Comic Con Approacheth! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! The Long Goodbye!
It's official. I WILL be doing a signing in support of my comic book series, Dark Matter, at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. NOT in the parking lot or out of my hotel room but INSIDE the actual convention center! WHEN? Saturday, July 14th. 4:00 p.m. WHERE? Dark Horse Comics booth number #2615. WHY SHOULD…
July 5, 2012: Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! The Tower! And Dogs Eating Ice Cream!
THE TOWER (215) In first season or so on the Stargate franchise, my writing partner and I co-wrote scripts in the truest sense of the term. We actually sat (or paced) in an office, bouncing ideas and dialogue off each other, hammering out every scene and every line in the script. Eventually, we found it…