Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first Air to Ground radio message. A gray tabby named Kiddo became the first cat to cross the Atlantic Ocean by dirigible. The cat was an accidental stowaway on the dirigible. Kiddo was a total pain in the neck and made his displeasure known for being locked in […]
Wanderings
Resources for Science Fiction: Anything you dream is fiction, and anything you accomplish is science, the whole history of mankind is nothing but science fiction. – Ray Bradbury
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Naked Girls Reading Science Fiction
Thursday, February 18, 2010
I wonder if I can find anyone who wants to go see this with me. After all, I like Science Fiction. On 3/5/10, NGR NYC takes a trip to the future with Naked Girls Reading SCIENCE FICTION starring Nasty Canasta, with Madame Rosebud, Miss Tickle, Sapphire Jones, and more. via Pinchbottom: Naked Girls Reading.
Samantha on Etsy
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
My friend Skip’s daughter Samantha has a really nice store for her Jewelry on Etsy. Samantha’s Jewlery
Feb. 16, 1978: Bulletin Board Goes Electronic
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The computer BBS, distant ancestor to web sites, was born this day in 1978. In 1982 I took a job with the original Western Union, corp. – the one that used to send telegrams. They had cool tech that employees were encouraged to explore, such as a Xerox Star workstation based on the famous Sun […]
Cabin Fever
Monday, February 15, 2010
I’ve know that I’ve missed going gallivanting on the weekends. I haven’t been looking forward to the weekends like I do in the summer. I haven’t gone garage sailing in a while and the flea markets won’t open for another two months. February 15th is middle of the winter and I will spend boring weekends […]
Twilight
Monday, February 15, 2010
I downloaded Twilight and Twilight Saga, New Moon and burned the DVDs. Erica and I watched the first one last night. Gag me with a spoon. The story was derivative drivel. The acting was flat bordering on creepy. I did not like, sympathize with, or understand the characters at all. I will not be watching […]
Taxes
Monday, February 15, 2010
I filed my taxes today. This is totally not in my basic procrastinating character. I usually wait until April 15th even if I know I’ll be getting money back. Erica is sending money now to our IRA’s. If you wait until April 15 the price of mutual funds goes through the roof because all of […]