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Man, I realize this is just a writing exercise, but I feel like it's setting up a larger story here. I want to read more! :)
Commented Nov 25, 2010 on Short Fiction: 239 Sycamore St. at WWdN: In Exile
Short Fiction: 239 Sycamore St.
While walking through my neighborhood yesterday, I wondered what actually went on behind those manicured lawns and drawn curtains. I wondered how much I really knew my neighbors. This is what my brain spat out: Ian missed living in a city that didn’t keep any secrets from him, where everything ...
..and like magic, it appears you've already corrected this in editing :) Carry on with the recharging good sir!
Commented Nov 11, 2010 on on a long run at WWdN: In Exile
on a long run
After spending so many weeks on location, it's been more of an adjustment than usual to settle back into my normal routine here at home. For the last week or so, I've come into my office, opened up a text editor, and just stared at the blank screen and insistently blinking cursor until, frustrat...
Considering you mention Powder Gangers and Legion, I assume you ACTUALLY meant Fallout: New Vegas, which just so happens to be like an improved version of Fallout 3 (and a really fun game!).
A minor oversight of course and given your current state of readjustment, totally understandable so don't sweat it one bit! In fact, I'm not sure exactly why I felt inclined to point it out. I swear it was something along the lines of trying to be helpful and definitely not being a dick at all. :)
Commented Nov 11, 2010 on on a long run at WWdN: In Exile
on a long run
After spending so many weeks on location, it's been more of an adjustment than usual to settle back into my normal routine here at home. For the last week or so, I've come into my office, opened up a text editor, and just stared at the blank screen and insistently blinking cursor until, frustrat...
mmm.. Almond milk. I know, SO not the point.. Ok, peaceful moment. Carry on. :)
Commented Jul 28, 2010 on singing fun fun fun at WWdN: In Exile
singing fun fun fun
Yesterday, I got an e-mail from John Scalzi, reminding me that my Unicorn Pegasus Kitten fanfic is due on Saturday ... I'm going to skip the part about how I began to hyperventilate at the thought of actually turning something in to John that people are going to read and OH MY GOD THEY'RE ALL GO...
Oh, and by the way, "Drunken Nerds Staggering" is the name of my "Paul and Storm" cover band. (Who I failed to mention but are also COMPLETELY AWESOME!) ;)
Commented Jul 26, 2010 on memories of w00tstock 2.4 at WWdN: In Exile
memories of w00tstock 2.4
I walked across two sets of train tracks, through a tangle of nerds and normals, and navigated my way up Fourth Street toward the theater. My Bag of Holding, slung diagonally across my body, rested comfortably against my side. Inside, my costume changes (read: Nerdy T-shirts) and script (read: H...
All of you deserve a TON of credit for putting together what could be summed up as nothing short of a most fantastic and entertaining evening of randomness and hilarity. All of who went enjoyed ourselves IMMENSELY! Seriously, it was enjoyment++!
Molly did great job making the best of the circumstances, and as one positive thing for ME was being able to say hi and wish her well prior to the show, even if I did go kind of nervous fanboy on her despite my best efforts to be cool about it all.
You sir, KILLED IT! The "A Moment with Wil Wheaton" shorts, the paradox t-shirt pose, the epic Rocky Horror tale (which I had already read but found it WAY cooler in person with OMG-AARON-DOUGLAS-IN-HIS-FLIGHTSUIT-SQUEEEEEEE in the most perfect moment imaginable.
Phil, Adam, The Rifftrax guys, Jamy Ian Swiss and the whole "Mr. Wizard" reference (that threw me back to childhood right there! Mr. Wizard was MY FAVORITE SHOW back in those days!), the INCREDIBLE VOICE of Marian Call (blew..my..mind!).. etc. etc. Everything == GOLD!
I know I'm giving this far less justice than it deserves, but if you guys decided to make this an annual Comic-con event, I would absolutely be there! That night was just so epic, so fun, so incredibly awesome! You couldn't help but feel a camaraderie with everyone on and off the stage throughout the event. It was HOME. Not even just HOME, but the best party at home you've ever had with the coolest people you've ever met all riffing off each other and having a great time!
My only regret is not being able to stay long enough to shake your hands and just say the two words that were probably shared by every single person in the room: THANK YOU!
Commented Jul 26, 2010 on memories of w00tstock 2.4 at WWdN: In Exile
memories of w00tstock 2.4
I walked across two sets of train tracks, through a tangle of nerds and normals, and navigated my way up Fourth Street toward the theater. My Bag of Holding, slung diagonally across my body, rested comfortably against my side. Inside, my costume changes (read: Nerdy T-shirts) and script (read: H...
Could always run one of the events at $50/seat, and the other as a prime-time event with seats sold via online auction. That would probably be ok with most. Now, if ALL of your events were for big contributions, then it might get a little backlash because of accessibility.. but let's face it. You're pretty accessible! :)
Commented Oct 9, 2009 on Wil Wheaton's 2009 Dwarven Dungeon Delve of Doom! Benefitting the Child's Play Charity at WWdN: In Exile
Wil Wheaton's 2009 Dwarven Dungeon Delve of Doom! Benefitting the Child's Play Charity
I'm about to head out to RinCon, and before I left, I wanted to make sure I let everyone attending know that I'm doing what I think will be a pretty awesome fundraiser for Child's Play while I'm there. First, some history: Way back in the olden days, when 8 bits were enough to blow your mind on ...
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