Writing Update for October 18
Wherein I discuss the latest status of my self imposed writing challenge.
A Handful of Very, Very Cool Videos
I love sharing music. I hope you enjoy.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Taken at the Roger Williams Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. It was cold, and rainy, but still damned spectacular and I was glad I went. Thanks Jen for taking me!
You can see my full set of pictures from the night here
This, however is one of my favorite pumpkins of the night:
If you are in RI, I would recommend checking it out. Few things that are billed as “spectacular” truly live up to their claim. This particular event, however, actually fulfills its hyperbole.
Project 365 Highlight: 365-92_Angry Sky, Chain Link Fence
Haven’t had a Project 365 highlight in a while, but I like this one a lot:
You can see more in my Flickr feed.
Keith Olbermann on Health Care Reform – A Must See For Everyone
A special, hour-long commentary. Share it with anyone you can. Regardless of your politics, this is an issue beyond partisanship and petty bickering and I hope you will take the time to listen. If you disagree, I’d love to hear actual well constructed and intelligent arguments. Specious arguments about Nazis and Socialism don’t qualify. Visit …
Zombie Watch! Part 4
Dead Set If you like zombie movies or even horror movies in general and haven’t yet seen this British mini-series, you really really oughta check it out. Dead Set is intense and is probably one of the scariest zombie stories I’ve seen, with impeccable horror timing and writing that blends dark and cynical humor with …
Music You May Have Missed – The Velvet Teen
Wherein I talk about my appreciation of The Velvet Teen and share some YouTube clips.
September 2009 Books
“Let the Right One In: A Novel” (John Lindqvist) “Jack of Shadows” (Roger Zelazny) “Blindsight” (Peter Watts) "Bartleby, the Scrivener (Dodo Press)" (Herman Melville) "How to Tell a Story and Other Essays (Dodo Press)" (Mark Twain)
Zombie Watch! Part 3
Wherein I discuss my reactions to the movie Deadgirl.
Zombie Watch! Part 2
Wherein Erin & I watch 4 George Romero films in one night . . . That’s right, suckas, 4 Romero zombie flicks in one night. It was zombietastic: good company, good margaritas, good pizza and delicious molten brownies. As for the films? We watched Night of the Living Dead, the 30 Anniversary Edition, Day of …