Well, I pretty much accomplished zero out of the dozen or so things I needed to get done today. Zero. Oh, I started off with the very best of intentions, but I was either at the wrong place or at the wrong time and, in one instant, on the wrong date(!) so that, when all…
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…
October 11, 2012: My To-Do List! Vote for your favorite comedic Stargate episode!
When I was growing up, I wanted to be a writer. And so, I sought out opportunities, worked hard, persevered and, today, I'm a writer. This story would be impressive if not for the fact that, in addition to wanting to be a writer, I also wanted to be a famous detective and a starting…
October 10, 2012: Looking ahead! Another Stargate poll! What was the best comedic episode in Stargate history? The Snow Monkey report!
To those of you asking - Yes, I fully intend to continue my trip down Stargate Atlantis memory lane by covering the fifth season and, eventually, offering some insight into the never-produced SGA movie, Stargate: Extinction. I've planned a trip to Japan for early November, so that Akemi can visit with her family, and plan…
September 26, 2012: Spinning our creative wheels! Dark Matters! Days of Stargate Atlantis past! Midway!
My writing partner, Paul, came over for Day #2 of our spinning session for the new pilot script we're working on. Next to starting a script and, perhaps, passing a kidney stone, there's nothing more painful than outlining a story, especially in those first few days. Ideas are pitched. They're shot down. The story is…
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.…
September 8, 2012: We’re go for Philly Cheesesteak Sunday! Fuji blows its top? Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Travelers!
While out shopping this afternoon, I came across this: Okay all you know-it-all gourmets, let's hear your best ostrich egg recipe. According to the shop owner, although it may seem daunting, I shouldn't feel obliged to use the entire egg in one meal. Apparently, ostrich eggs keep surprisingly well. I honestly considered picking it up…
September 4, 2012: Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! SGA’s Fourth Season! Adrift!
2007 marked the year Paul Mullie and I took over as showrunners for Atlantis's fourth season. It also marked my first full year of blogging. As a result, some of these look-backs will be a little more involved, starting with... ADRIFT (401) The episode opens with a frenzied shot of the medical team wheeling a…
August 30, 2012: The things we do for our pets! Cast your vote for The Most Heartbreaking Moment in Stargate History!
Some of you were wondering about my sister's dog, Aspen, who made an appearance in yesterday's blog - a video of him following his post-chemo treatment, clearly feeling a little zoned-out. Well, here's the update. In early June, the poor boy was diagnosed with prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bladder and lymph node.…
August 11, 2012: Bao Bei! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! The Return I!
The other day, our friend and fellow foodie (oh, and culinary apprentice) Simon invited Akemi and I out for dinner. We ended up meeting him (and his friend Sean) at Bao Bei in Chinatown for inspired modern Chinese cuisine. It's a tapas-style menu offering a plates of varying sizes, from the tiny couple-of-bites appetizers to…
August 4, 2012: Japanese fest, cucumber soft serve, and moscow mules! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Sateda!
Hey! Today, Akemi, Bubba and I checked out the annual Powell Street Festival. Where were you guys?!! Ivon texted me "Mules today?", a reference to the Moscow Mule cocktail we discovered during our trip to Tokyo back in 2010. I had the ginger beer. All I needed was the limes. And, it turns out, the…
August 2, 2012: Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Misbegotten! Akemi’s cute culinary creations!
As requested, I sent off the package containing further documentary evidence of my relationship with Akemi. This package, even bigger than the first one sent, included: three letters from friends, a slew of photos, Christmas cards and mail addressed to us, and several Akemi-centric blog entries including the recent one which offers an overview of…
August 1, 2012: Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! SGA’s Season 3! No Man’s Land! We check out Minami! The Olympics Update!
Our trip down Stargate: Atlantis memory lane continues as we dedicate August to SGA's third season. We kick things off with.... NO MAN'S LAND (301) The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Or, in this case, at the very least, a most unlikely ally. I've always loved characters that inhabit that grey area between black…
July 29, 2012: Snapshot Sunday! The results of The Greatest Season-Ending Cliffhanger in Stargate History Poll! And lucky winners!
Today, I was up at the crack of dawn - ish, at a little after 9:00 a.m., so that we could pack up up all three dogs and head on over to the beach for the monthly Pugs on the Beach gathering. Lately, there hasn't been much of a turnout, but that hasn't stopped the…
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…