Art and it’s Obvious Subjectivity

In my Global class, we’re learning about the Renaissance.  I love to learn about it; it’s a fascinating topic.  But here’s what gets me: the art of the era.  I’m talking specifically about Leonardo da Vinci.  Yes, it’s very well done.  But let’s face it: there’s nothing particularly fantastic about the Mona Lisa.  Hell, when [...]

Maximum Ride: The Final Warning

It comes out tomorrow.  The date snuck up on me, without me even realizing it.  They always manage to do that, lately.  I should’ve been rereading the first three books in the series, but I don’t think there’s time to do that now.  Although, it’s likely that it’ll be a few weeks until I get [...]

Human Body: Pushing the Limits

I’ve been watching the Human Body special on Discovery (yes, I’m the person who stays home on Saturday nights to watch documentaries).  I mean really watching it.  They’re showing it on a loop, and I swear I’ve seen the Brainpower episode three times.  It is truly fascinating.  I’ve always been interested in biology, although my science [...]

Spring!

Even with two feet of snow on the ground, it was a beautiful day.  The sun was out, the sky was a brilliant blue.  I can just tell that spring is on the way.  I just can’t stop dreaming of summer, lately.  Really, it happens every winter.  My friends and I came up with a [...]

Rest In Peace

The creator of the legendarily awesome game, Dungeons and Dragons, Gary Gygax has died.  He has influenced so many lives, including mine.  I don’t think I could say it any better than Rich Burlew’s tribute here:  http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0536.html  He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered in gaming groups around the world.  http://www.weregeek.com/2008/03/05/  Thanks for the adventures, and [...]