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Wouldn't Wesley have been flammable with all that hairspray? Better be careful in engineering, what with the things going explodee an' sparks an' that.
Commented Sep 19, 2010 on Wesley Crusher's Sweet-Ass Motherfucking Bouffant at WWdN: In Exile
Wesley Crusher's Sweet-Ass Motherfucking Bouffant
When I was a teenager pretending to fly a spaceship, I got to do a lot of really cool things with a lot of really cool people. The price of admission to this wonderful world, though, was the most annoying hairdo I've ever experienced in my life. I called it Wesley's Helmet Hair, because it did n...
Eeep - I'm scared of gnomes. They have scary gnome powers.
Commented Jan 13, 2010 on sells coal and marigolds at WWdN: In Exile
sells coal and marigolds
In place of one of those posts about how I really want to sit down and write but have suddenly found myself too busy to actually sit down and write, I offer a picture of a gnome: I took this picture months ago, and just came across it this morning. Do you see how this Gnome is looking expecta...
Wow, that was creepy, but strangly hypnotic. . .
Commented Dec 21, 2009 on for all you last-minute shoppers out there... at WWdN: In Exile
for all you last-minute shoppers out there...
While you're out doing your last minute holiday shopping, you may happen upon a little device known as The Slap Chop. You may have seen it on TV, and you may have heard that it purports to: "Chop up vegetables, nuts, & fruits, quickly and easily" with just a few simple slaps. And who doesn't lik...
Aww, that is such a cute picture, even with the creepy Mario guy! My first console was a NES. I wish I had known about the turtle trick, then I could have used it to wipe the floor with my impudent little brother who had the nerve to be better at Super Mario than me. Maybe it's time for a rematch. . .
Commented Dec 11, 2009 on the turtle trick delivers ultimate victory at WWdN: In Exile
the turtle trick delivers ultimate victory
I once wrote a Geek in Review, called 8 Bits High and Rising (Content SFW; Site is NSFW), about my love of the Nintendo Entertainment System. I liked it so much, I adapted a great deal of it for my keynote address to PAX in 2007. Here's part of it that's relevant to this post: I was invited to ...
I've dropped a not so subtle hint to my partner that I would really really really like a memories of the futuremug for christmas. (Like some others, I also appreciate the left handedness of it's design, nice!). If she doesn't pick up on my hint I will buy one in January. Either way, I must obtain one! It shall be mine!!
Commented Nov 24, 2009 on Hey look! It's the Memories of the Futuremug! at WWdN: In Exile
Hey look! It's the Memories of the Futuremug!
It turns out that all this talk about getting excited and making things, uh, got me excited to make something. I don't remember the precise moment this hit me, but I'm pretty sure it happened during one of those times I felt stuck on a story or something, and decided to get out of my office and ...
I love this post! I had a similar revelation last year after I quit a particularly stressful and soul destroying job. Now I am an independant artist (a dream I had given up on a long time ago). I make robots from cardboard and paper mache, amongst other wierd and wonderful things. Although I'm barely earning enough to pay the bills, I've never been so content in my life.
It's great to read that so many other people are doing the same and becoming so successful. Good luck to all!
Commented Nov 19, 2009 on Get Excited and Make Things! at WWdN: In Exile
Get Excited and Make Things!
My friend Ariana works with Warren Ellis to make all kinds of really cool things. Lately, they've been experimenting with print on demand technology to take creative risks that simple economics would have rendered impossible as recently as five years ago. For example, three weeks ago, they sta...
I seem to comment this a lot, but, once again, congrats Wil! You two look great together.
Commented Nov 10, 2009 on to mark the passage of three thousand six hundred and fifty-three days together at WWdN: In Exile
to mark the passage of three thousand six hundred and fifty-three days together
We went to Napa for our tenth anniversary. For the record: being married to your best friend rules.
Wow, as numerous people have already said - congrats Wil! I will be listening for you when I buy a copy.
Commented Nov 5, 2009 on in which a fairly major secret is made secret no more at WWdN: In Exile
in which a fairly major secret is made secret no more
Back in the old days, before Twitter exploded into the phenomenon that it is now, I got a message from Greg Grunberg. Greg plays Matt Parkman on Heroes (this information, which most of you don't need, is provided as a public service to the seven of you who do), and has been in every JJ Abrams pr...
Oooh, more cool stuff to listen to! Gonna take some of the pain out of sorting out all my overdue paperwork next week. And if you bring out an episodic audio version of Memories, I promise to buy it!
Commented Oct 24, 2009 on you may ask yourself, "how do i work this?" at WWdN: In Exile
you may ask yourself, "how do i work this?"
I stayed up way too late last night, waiting for Nolan to get home from the Horror thing at Universal. When I was younger, staying up until 3 was no big deal, but making it past midnight is a serious challenge, especially since my stupid brain insists on waking up between 7 and 8 no matter when ...
Glad you found some actual comfort. I hope Riley finds some too.
Commented Aug 26, 2009 on i can't think of a title, so i'll just say thank you at WWdN: In Exile
i can't think of a title, so i'll just say thank you
I once had a terrible case of the flu. In addition to the body aches and chills and stuff, I was puking my brains out all over the place all the time. The worst part of it was that it would happen with no warning; one second I was fine, and then I'd suddenly feel my stomach turn, and I'd be thro...
I'm so sorry Wil. I liked reading about her - she did sound awesome, and I'm sure she was very lucky to spend 8 years as part of your family. Best Wishes.
Commented Aug 25, 2009 on through the fish-eyed lens of tear stained eyes at WWdN: In Exile
through the fish-eyed lens of tear stained eyes
My dog Ferris, who was rescued from a bus stop in Monrovia by my wife Anne almost exactly 8 years ago, had a heart attack and died this morning. It happened very quickly, and I was with her, which is supposed to make me feel better, but at this moment all I can feel is nearly-unbearable sorrow, ...
I'm amused and terrified at the same time. Didn't realise that was possible!
Commented Jul 31, 2009 on if i could only have one sweater for the rest of my life? that's easy... at WWdN: In Exile
if i could only have one sweater for the rest of my life? that's easy...
(from TotalFarker Cretinbob)
Happy belated birthday! Definitely not old!
Commented Jul 30, 2009 on ah, to be young again, and also a robot at WWdN: In Exile
ah, to be young again, and also a robot
I'm 37! I'm not old. Also: Happy birthday to me!
No hate lazers Wil, it's all cool. Excited about getting my book though, glad it isn't just lost at sea or something. Good luck with the new project!
Commented Jun 24, 2009 on time to write at WWdN: In Exile
time to write
Working on Leverage inspired and stirred up all those weird things in my brain that make me an artist. In an effort to maintain the creative momentum I experienced while working on the show, I went directly from wrapping my episode to working on this series of short stories I've wanted to write ...
I loved those Fighting Fantasy books when I was a kid! My mum used to read them to me and my younger brother and we would sit on the living room floor in our PJs, draw big complicated maps and bicker about which way to go. We even tried to write a story of our own.
I recently found a copy of City of Thieves and you just reminded me I have it. (I think I have Rebel Planet and Deathtrap Dungeon somewhere too). I want to see if I can remember how to complete it after 20 or so years. I wish I still had those maps we made. It would be funny to see them now.
Commented Jun 20, 2009 on LEVERAGE: day four at WWdN: In Exile
LEVERAGE: day four
Woke up early yesterday and wrote for about an hour. Met Rogers and walked to a fantastic place for breakfast (forget the name of the place, but President Clinton ate there once and they have something named after him on the menu.) Had a delicious tofu scramble thing, and the most sensational Fr...
I hope you are feeling better by now. If you have fans that give you a hard time because you can't be somewhere, then they don't deserve you.
What do Badgers eat? Maybe if you feed the Badger he will leave you alone. (They probably eat insects and twigs though. . . )
Best Wishes.
Commented May 2, 2009 on To everyone at Penguicon: at WWdN: In Exile
To everyone at Penguicon:
My friend, editor, and partner in crime, Andrew, is at Penguicon right now, and he's graciously agreed to be a substitute me for the weekend. I asked him if he'd read the following at the opening ceremonies tonight. If we timed it right, he should be reading this right now: A few years ago, I ha...
Awww, so damn cute! Nice job Wil! I like the geeky voice.
Commented Apr 9, 2009 on kyle + rosemary is finally online at WWdN: In Exile
kyle + rosemary is finally online
I'm too busy to write about how incredibly awesome my trip to Seattle was, but I just found out that kyle + rosemary is online, and I want everyone in the world to watch it, because I'm so proud of it: Find more videos like this on Channel Frederator RAW (Thanks to reader squonkmama for the ...
That is awesome! The characters reactions are spot on! Trouble is, its twisted and funny and exactly the sort of thing that pops into my head at inappropriate times, such as at job interviews.
Worth it though.
Commented Feb 2, 2009 on your daily dose of surreality at WWdN: In Exile
your daily dose of surreality
I have no idea what the hell is going on here, but I love it: (via Reddit)
Although a decent actor should be self critical, you should give yourself a bit of a break. I am re-watching the series too, halfway through the second season so I'm so happy you are continuing the TNG review in book form, they have been brilliant so far.
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on work in progress ... at WWdN: In Exile
work in progress ...
I should really tell OpenOffice that Stardate is a word, but now it's kind of amusing to me that it always tells me "UR DOIN IT WRONG!" Coming of Age is as enjoyable to watch as I remember, even though I haven't seen it in at least twenty years. In fact, my only real complaint so far (I've wat...
That is really sad news Wil. My condolences to her family and friends. She was great to watch, I can only imagine what she was like in person. I believe you probably summed it up nicely in just a few words.
Commented Dec 20, 2008 on a moment of silence, please. at WWdN: In Exile
a moment of silence, please.
Majel Barrett Roddenberry died yesterday. She was a hell of a lady, who loved Star Trek and Star Trek fans like no other. Some knew her as the original Number One, some knew her as Lwaxana Troi, and everyone knew her as the ship's computer, but I just knew her as Majel, my friend Rod's mom, who ...
That is really sad news Wil. My condolences to her family and friends. She was great to watch, I can only imagine what she was like in person. I believe you probably summed it up nicely in just a few words.
Commented Dec 20, 2008 on a moment of silence, please. at WWdN: In Exile
a moment of silence, please.
Majel Barrett Roddenberry died yesterday. She was a hell of a lady, who loved Star Trek and Star Trek fans like no other. Some knew her as the original Number One, some knew her as Lwaxana Troi, and everyone knew her as the ship's computer, but I just knew her as Majel, my friend Rod's mom, who ...
Hey, it worked! Thanks for that!
1. I didn't get the job after my interview, but I got great positive feedback.
2. My Dad got in touch of his own accord.
3. My Mum is getting promoted and will finally have a salary she can live on.
Commented Dec 17, 2008 on my roof is leaking; life is good at WWdN: In Exile
my roof is leaking; life is good
Stormpocalypse followed me home from Seattle, and I fell asleep - and woke up several times last night - to the sound of rain pouring down on my house. I've been waiting for the weather to get cold and rainy, so I can finally put down my rye grass seed, so I was thrilled at the prospect of a few...
Hey, it worked! Thanks for that!
1. I didn't get the job after my interview, but I got great positive feedback.
2. My Dad got in touch of his own accord.
3. My Mum is getting promoted and will finally have a salary she can live on.
Commented Dec 17, 2008 on my roof is leaking; life is good at WWdN: In Exile
my roof is leaking; life is good
Stormpocalypse followed me home from Seattle, and I fell asleep - and woke up several times last night - to the sound of rain pouring down on my house. I've been waiting for the weather to get cold and rainy, so I can finally put down my rye grass seed, so I was thrilled at the prospect of a few...
Yay! My gorgeous girfriend just ordered me a copy. I'm glad now that Paypal was being awkward a couple of months back.
Congrats BTW Wil!!
Commented Nov 27, 2008 on Subterranean Press to release special edition of Happiest Days of Our Lives at WWdN: In Exile
Subterranean Press to release special edition of Happiest Days of Our Lives
Shortly after I published The Happiest Days of Our Lives , Bill Schafer, who is the publisher and owner of Subterranean Press, contacted me about doing a special limited edition. I discovered Subterranean Press when they published John Scalzi's Questions for a Soldier, and I fell in love with th...
Yay! My gorgeous girfriend just ordered me a copy. I'm glad now that Paypal was being awkward a couple of months back.
Congrats BTW Wil!!
Commented Nov 27, 2008 on Subterranean Press to release special edition of Happiest Days of Our Lives at WWdN: In Exile
Subterranean Press to release special edition of Happiest Days of Our Lives
Shortly after I published The Happiest Days of Our Lives , Bill Schafer, who is the publisher and owner of Subterranean Press, contacted me about doing a special limited edition. I discovered Subterranean Press when they published John Scalzi's Questions for a Soldier, and I fell in love with th...
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