Last night, my friends Tom and Tonya were married in a lavish, dream-like ceremony. Congratulations to them both! Of course, selfish as I am, other people’s weddings are usually just occasions for me to reflect quietly in the audience about love, relationships, and just what the hell is wrong with me. My insight last night? [...]
Posts from ‘March, 2009’
Love is Making Exceptions
I’m sure that fans of Battlestar Galactica, the people who truly love the show, will supply any imaginative explanations missing from its finale. There was a lot to enjoy in the ending; I loved the show and I too am willing to accept and even explain away the flaws of its ending. It earned my [...]
She Comes in Handy Often Like This
The first time I watched the recent Battlestar Galactica episode “Daybreak Part I” I was less than impressed, especially with all the flashbacks which I would have enjoyed seeing throughout the series. Then Aimee pointed out something I hadn’t realized: the flashbacks, seemingly pointless, actually showed each of the main characters as they were before [...]
First Contact(s)
Today I went to the eye doctor and got fitted for contacts. I’m wearing the trial pair now, and in a week I’ll go back for a whole box if it works out. It only took me half an hour to put them into my beady little eyes, and they feel weird. I’ll give it [...]
Message in a Bottle
Last night before falling asleep, I wondered what message I’d send back to myself through time. (Yeah. That’s how I roll.) Tempting though it would be to warn myself away from certain people and situations, I know they’re crucial in my development. So the list of pointers I’d send myself would mostly be to speed [...]
Will Through the Ages
For the morbidly curious among you, here are some photos of me back when I was adorably full of life. Notice that one of the children in that photo insisted on posing with his stuffed tiger.