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 29, 2012: Dangerous dog treats! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! The Last Man!
Watched an infuriating report last night on Marketplace that detailed the string of pet sicknesses and deaths purportedly linked to two dog treats manufactured in China: Waggin' Train Dog Treats and Milo's Chicken Jerky treats. I say "purportedly" because, even though many dogs have gotten sick and, in some cases, died after ingesting these treats,…
September 28, 2012: Make your own home made chicken heart tacos! I show you how! Days of Stargate Atlantis past! The Kindred II!
Since Akemi was attending a party for her ESL (English as a Second Language) class tonight, I thought I'd take advantage of her absence to make something a little atypical for dinner, something she probably wouldn't enjoy (until she tried it of course) if she was home. I wanted to make duck hearts. Now, last…
September 27, 2012: Quinto Quarto dinner! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Kindred I!
"In the cuisine of modern Rome quinto quarto (literally the "fifth quarter") is the offal of butchered animals. The name makes sense on more than one level: because offal amounts to about a fourth of the weight of the carcass; because the importance of offal in Roman cooking is at least as great as any of the outer quarters, fore…
September 25, 2012: The Doggy update! Days of Stargate Atlantis past! Outcast!
Yep, them's is diapers Jelly is wearing. She's been having some issues, the result of an apparent bladder infection, so she'll be sporting the velcro shorts for the rest of the week. You can tell she's bummed because she was expecting something more stylish. Lulu, meanwhile, has been prone to occasional vomiting. Well, semi-regular vomiting.…
September 20, 2012: A chance encounter! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Harmony!
Well, look who it is. Yes, it's my former Stargate arch-nemesis Ashleigh (not to be confused with my former Transporter arch-nemesis Tara) and her adorable pug, L'Eau. I happened to be in Gastown, enjoying an afternoon stroll with my frenchie, Lulu, when I happened to spot our former Exec. Producers' Assistant across the street. The…
September 19, 2012: The Curious Case of the Vindictive Vespula Germanica: A Joseph Mallozzi Mystery! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Quarantine!
It was a fiery pain, sharp and sudden, as if I'd brushed up against a white hot stove element. I dropped my bag of dog treats and immediately checked the source of the intense burning, discovered the detached wasp's stinger embedded on the inside base of my right ring finger. It instantly brought to mind…
September 18, 2012: Recommend me a great mystery read! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Spoils of War!
Not a fine mystery read or a good mystery read. I'd like you to recommend me a great one. A couple of guidelines: 1. As much as I respect the classics, I'd prefer to read something set in our contemporary world. Well, contemporary-ish. I'll pass on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allen Poe but…
September 15, 2012: Our Major Teldy! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Be All My Sins Remember’d!
One of the nice things about this blog is the sense of community that has developed over the past 5+ years I've been updating it. Readers have come and gone but many have stuck it out and become regulars, distinguishing themselves through insightful posts, amusing anecdotes, or their single-minded devotion to the wraith. One such…
September 13, 2012: My brush with the law! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Millers Crossing!
Technically, I was not operating a cell phone while driving. I was checking a football score while stopped at a red light. Still, there was no point in arguing with a motorcycle cop who, I suspect, was simply angry that I hadn't allowed him to pass me on the right. Boy, it's been a while.…
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 11, 2012: Fantasy Ennui! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past continues! Missing! Mailbag!
What a difference a week makes. Well, actually a weekend in which my Snow Monkeys were upset in fantasy football league play. In the days leading up to the week one kick-off, I was incredibly excited, scouring the internet in preparation for the season to come - researching, analyzing, deciding. Today, I could barely muster…
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 7, 2012: News of note! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Doppleganger!
Cool, huh? High speed video of gelatin cubes being dropped onto a hard surface via http://www.modernistcuisine.com/ Well now, isn't this interesting: Internet Video Contributes To Second Straight Decline In TV Households. “Nielsen is working with its clients on the evolution of the current definition of a TV household and a TV device for their ratings services, potentially…