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Monthly Archives: August 2006
Exercise A: Count the Lurkers
Help me get a better sense of who reads my blog. Comment below with any three words of your choice. Please and thank you! If three words isn’t enough for you, you could regale me with tales of why you … Continue reading
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I’ll Do Some Science On You
Apart from the topic of incorrect, misunderstood, misinterpreted, and otherwise “bad” science, which interests me terribly, Dr Goldacre’s acerbic writing (in this case on the otherwise whimsical topic of people dying of AIDS) tickles my various fancies. Check It http://www.badscience.net/?p=287
Posted in General, Health
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Illustrating a Kids Book 1
Illustrating a Children’s Book: A Production Diary By Toren Atkinson So you want to know what it’s like to illustrate a kid’s book? Stay tuned for the lowdown from conception to consummation. In this online diary I’ll endeavour to provide … Continue reading
Filthy Unsubstantiated Thickets Rumours
Just tossing around ideas. All plans are carved into chocolate in the hot sun. What if The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets put out two albums in the year 2007? One circa January and the second one in August with … Continue reading
Posted in General, Music
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In My Life
I went from having no dreams for months to having really weird dreams almost every night. I dreamt that I went to Chilliwack to visit Amber and her hubby and some old guy was crucifying storks out back. That’s how … Continue reading
Posted in General, Introspection, Nerdiness
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The Martian Maphunter
I ran some Spaceship Zero at the HPL Birthday Party gaming convention this past weekend and now I’m making an effort to write the scenario up all nice-nice. It happens on Mars, so I’m trying to figure out exactly where … Continue reading
You Thought I Was Done, Didn’t You?
I’m not 100% satisfied with these designs (ignore that I ran out of room on the paper for Animalgam’s right leg) but they give you an idea. Speaking of World Wildlife, I got this email yesterday (heavily edited for brevity): … Continue reading
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CafePress Makes Good on Squid Light Switch
I ordered some giant squid lightswitch covers of my own design from my cafepress store. They arrived yesterday and I’m very impressed with the quality. I have two extras if you want to pick one up. $15.
Clerks II – good filthy fun
Clerks II was entertaining, but a little clumsy, like all of Kevin Smith’s films. You know when the only clue that you’re supposed to feel sadness or angst or sympathy is because a song is starting, you’re in trouble. Also, … Continue reading
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