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*packs up and prepares for the move*
As someone said, I'm sure they'll be some adjustments, and the new old place will take some getting used to, but I'm sure it'll feel just as cozy as Exhile has been soon enough.
WIL WHEATON dot NET is open for business
After a long Exile, I returned home this weekend. Until the heat death of the universe or I stop blogging (whichever comes first), I'll be back at WWdN. Follow me past the jump for some technical information and closing thoughts, if you're into that sort of thing. About RSS subscriptions: I'm go...
Wow. Welcome back home, Wil. *sniffle*
I've enjoyed my time in Exhile with you, but I suspect going home will be just fine, too. ;)
Treat her like a lady, and she'll always bring you home.
In 2001, blogs were very new things. In fact, as much more time was spent arguing talking about what blogs even were, and where they fit into the media landscape than was spent actually, you know, writing in them. In fact, I don't even think the word "blogging" existed back then, and whenever it...
Amen.
Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong.
I met Neil Armstrong once, at a dinner to honor Jimmy Doohan in the early 2000s. He was not much taller than me, but he was a giant of a man. He was as kind as he was intimidating. I don’t remember what I said to him, or what he said to me, because all I could think the entire time was “This m...
Isn't it great when it works? Of course, it hurts when it doesn't, but the payoff is worth the pain. Glad you're writing again!
on a long run, on a long run
I've had this idea for a one-shot comic kicking around my head for close to a year. Until yesterday, I hadn't done anything with it. Yesterday, I wrote out a page-by-page breakdown for the story*. Today, I wrote the first five pages, and stopped when I ran out of gas a few hours later. I'll pic...
I got my first dog twenty-four years ago. Since then, I've had as many as five dogs and as few as one, and I can honestly say that the biggest difference in a household is between two and three dogs. Something about the number of dogs being more than the number of hands on one person. ;)
That said, I have three largeish-sized dogs now, and I walk all three of them together easily. I'm sure you'll manage, too, and you'll wonder how you ever lived without the new girl! I know my hard player was glad when the younger one was added, and I'm sure Seamus will appreciate it, too.
Congrats on the new addition! Also, thanks for recognizing and responding appropriately to a correction from an older dog to a pup. It's great to see someone rescuing a dog (a Bully breed at that) and being smart about it. Well done!
Please meet the newest member of Team Wheaton
We were introduced last week at the Pasadena Humane Society, when Anne and I were there for a tour of the new facility WWdN readers helped raise the funds to build. We were standing in the lobby, talking about how much we love Seamus, when a worker walked in with this puppy. She had the exact ...
On a related note, I have a cold. In the past three years at Dragon*Con, I've gotten con crud twice. The year I didn't? I was sick just before the con. Hoping for a repeat of that this time. If I have to have a cold in August, might as well make it have some positives, right?
Don't let the haters get you down, man. Not touching is perfectly legit, and, um, also your personal prerogative. I'm not keen on strangers touching me. Why would I expect that in others? Silly internet. Have fun, Wil, and enjoy the new dice!
Is it really only 2 days until GenCon? Yes. Yes it is.
On Wednesday, I'm heading to GenCon in Indianapolis. I had a great time when I was there before, and I'm looking forward to attending this year. Here's what you need to know, from GenCon: Wil will be signing autographs in the Autograph Area of the Exhibit Hall, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mo...
Personally, I think the blocking of markets is BS, too. That goes too far. That said, Brattleboro, VT* put the issue of big box stores to a public vote. There was one Home Depot in town at that time, and the citizens didn't want any more big business. They preferred smaller stores. The vote overwhelmingly said so. No box stores allowed. So, maybe we should vote on such things? People do have a right to decide what business is conducted in their town. Look at communities who ban liquor sales or strip clubs. Is that right? I don't know. Probably not from a strictly constitutional view, but from a public opinion standpoint, it is. But it should not be up to government to decide such things, but the people. If someone opens a business that is contrary to the will of the people in that area, the people will not support it, and the business will fail, so this takes care of itself. Government should not intervene.
I don't know the "right" answer here. All I know is that there is no easy answer to things like this, and I'm glad I'm not the one who has to decide such things. It's got to be one tough job.
*Of course, it was legal to be nude there until 2007, so take that for what you will. ;)
Setting aside anger for something that I hope is a little more kind. (Or: when I break my own law)
A few days ago, I Twittered: "I can't stop laughing at the bigots who celebrated their solidarity with each other by gorging themselves on shitty fast food. Bravo, jerks." I still think it's silly that eating at a fast food restaurant is considered political activism today, but that's not what t...
Freedom of speech means anyone can have and voice their opinion. It does not mean their opinion is valid or fair.
I'm all for the Chik-fil-A guy voicing his opinion. I'll never argue that he's wrong for doing so. He can scream until he turns blue for all I care. However, because he puts his money where is mouth is and I do not agree with his opinion, I will not buy his product and thus support him. That's been the case for years, when Chik-fil-A first came out as homophobic. There's no change for me now. (In fact, I'm not sure I've ever eaten there, though there are a few around me - it's just not my thing, so admittedly, it's not a huge sacrifice for me.)
I will continue to avoid anything that supports Chik-fil-A because I will continue to voice my opinion that same-sex marriage is a fundamental right that should be granted. (Unless one takes away all associations with marriage in the eyes of the law, but that won't happens, so...) As Chik-fil-A man can scream, so can I, and I scream for equality. As he puts his money where his mouth is, so do I.
That's it in a nutshell for me.
As for eating there being about freedom of speech? I call BS, or at least a lack of understanding. Opposing an opinion does not mean that one wants to silence that opinion. As I said, he can scream all he wants, but when one screams, one has to accept the consequences of one's actions. If one screams hate, one gets punished for it. I'm all for standing up for one's beliefs, and even admire that, but if your belief is outdated and hateful, well, stand up all you want. I support your right to do so. But I won't support your cause.
This post is diplomatic, Wil, and for those misguided souls who truly believe they were supporting freedom of speech by eating chicken, well, I guess your apology is valid, but like others here, I think your first statement was closer to the truth.
Setting aside anger for something that I hope is a little more kind. (Or: when I break my own law)
A few days ago, I Twittered: "I can't stop laughing at the bigots who celebrated their solidarity with each other by gorging themselves on shitty fast food. Bravo, jerks." I still think it's silly that eating at a fast food restaurant is considered political activism today, but that's not what t...
I think I got something in both of my eyes. :)
I couldn't believe it, myself, but this is a real picture.
Last night, Anne and I got to go to the Jet Propulsion Labratory to watch the landing of the Mars Curiosity Rover. It was a powerful, emotional, inspiring experience. When I think about how these scientists flew something the size of my car to another planet and landed it almost exactly where th...
That is wonderful! Do you know what issue it was/will be in?
(Because yes, as someone above said, you've totally made this the first collectable issue of Highlights.)
in which I am an indirect contributor to Highlights for Children
In february, I wrote about the time that Anne and I discussed Highlights for Children at great length: "You know what I always hated about Highlights?" Anne said, "some idiot kid had always circled the hidden pictures." "Seriously!" I said, "fuck that kid, man. That kid's a dick." "And what kin...
We just got new couches for our living room. It's nice, but we have an elderly cat. Those two things do not go well together. Therefore, we currently fight the "keep the blankets over as much of the couch as possible" battle.
And yes, we're losing that one, too.
Hotter than July
I've spent most of today working on my setlist for w00tstock on Thursday, and reviewing all of my notes from Falling Skies, so I am prepared to moderate that panel on Friday. Normally, I take extended breaks on a workday and go for a walk in my neighborhood, sit with an iced tea on the patio and...
Oh, that is truly special. Congratulations, Wil!
...across the gulf of space...
Last week, I got to do one of the coolest things I've ever done in my life: I went to JPL in La Canada to record a video for the landing of Mars Curiosity on August 5. I have to believe that their first through eighth choices weren't available, because it's the only thing that makes sense, but s...
Oh, that's just brilliant. Well done, Ryan!
A troubling realization
This comes to us from my son, Ryan Wheaton. Click it to embiggen: Click to Embiggen Footnote: If there was any question that love -- not biology -- makes a family, look no further than my son's delightfully twisted sense of humor, which I think I helped foster.
Another high five sent to your some from me.
That's classic.
Well done.
A troubling realization
This comes to us from my son, Ryan Wheaton. Click it to embiggen: Click to Embiggen Footnote: If there was any question that love -- not biology -- makes a family, look no further than my son's delightfully twisted sense of humor, which I think I helped foster.
Bwahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa!
What a lovely bit to do with (not) Carl, for both of you, and for those of us who appreciate this type of humor, too.
So, thanks a lot for the fun! I got called in to work today and everyone went off to the July 4 shindig without me, but this helps ease the pain. Quite a lot, actually. One internet to whoever thought it up!
Where's Carl?
Earlier this year, Chandler Riggs and I were both at the Supanova convention in Australia. This is a short film we made together while we were there. Fun fact: you can follow Chandler on Twitter; he's a really awesome person.
To do my own paraphrasing: Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letter "T" and the verb "ROLL."
Annnnnd...moving on: Thanks for this vid. I enjoyed it a lot. I've been feeling the need to visit my people (aka attend a con), but I won't get that chance until Dragon*Con, so this helped ease my homesickness a bit. Thanks!
Video Q&A Post for Denver Comicon
I was not happy that I had to cancel my appearance at the Denver Comicon this weekend, mostly because I knew that there were a significant number of people who bought tickets specifically because I was going to be there. Aaron Douglas did a magnificent job (because he is awesome) replacing me, a...
I tried The Great Gatsby again some time ago, as I remembered it as the worst book I'd ever had to read. It was still awful for me. Because of that I haven't tried Wuthering Heights again, which is still in a photo finish for that worst title and caused me to skip the only assigned book I didn't read in high school (one Bronte was enough-after Wuthering Heights, I could not force myself to read Jane Eyre, the only book I Cliff noted and faked my way through). Seriously, I would have rather chewed off my arm than read that book, but I did it. And it never got good. I simply don't get that one.
As for your post and symbolism, I see both sides of this coin. Like Deepgame above, I think learning the craft is important, but I think shoving the lesson down our throats can be handled better.
Famous Novelists on Symbolism in Their Work and Whether It Was Intentional
I read this great post on John Green's Tumblr, titled Famous Novelists on Symbolism in Their Work and Whether It Was Intentional: "Reading is not a game of Clue; books are not a mystery that you have to solve by putting all the pieces together. That’s not the point. Find the meaning you want to...
Congrats, Wil! I'm so glad you can enjoy this. As a Cleveland native, well, I feel your recent pain. Maybe, one day, that mistake on the lake will get a sports championship. Of any kind. Maybe. 'Til then, I'll just keep watching the opening of Major League and remembering a simpler time long gone...when my dad took me to the stadium he worked in as a boy and taught me both stickball and sportball and I wandered downtown and the flats with only my siblings for company. Different world, that. Different world.
PS: I do understand and have played hockey, but I don't follow the NHL much. That said, I do have an old Crusaders pennant. Oh, Cleveland, you can't even keep your hockey team. Sigh...
Kings win the Stanley. Freaking. Cup.
I was 12 or 13, the first time I went to a hockey game. It was the old purple and gold Kings, at the Forum, against (I think) the Flyers. It would have been around 1983 or 1984, and a though I can't recall much about the game, a few things are clear in my memory: The Forum was not even half ful...
I don't drink beer, much less brew it, but if that ever changes, I would be happy to support this company purely because of this. I'm all for anything that brings a little creativity and joy into this world! Way to go, Austin Homebrew Supply!
Homebrewzinga!
I buy almost all of my homebrewing stuff from my local homebrew supply, because without the kindness of the owner, I never would have had the courage to start what has become a passionate hobby for me. It's important to me to support local businesses, especially when those businesses are part of...
Congrats on the gig, Wil!
Good News, Bad News
I've been seeing lots of messages on Twitter and Facebook from people who are really excited to come see me tell stories and perform at the upcoming Denver Comicon. I love it that so many people are excited to see me do my thing... and I feel terrible that I have to cancel my attendance this yea...
Glad you had a good time, Wil.
I hope to join you in PHX next year!
Memories of the Phoenix Comicon 2012
In about 22 hours, I leave for Origins Game Fair in Ohio. I've wanted to go to this convention since I was in high school, and I'm really excited to finally be attending. Felicia and I are doing a bunch of TableTop stuff, and the organizers have even set aside time in our busy schedules for some...
Congratulations, sir. My copy will come with my next comics shipment (I recently moved and am still supporting my old local shop until I find a new local shop). Can't wait to enjoy it!
in which i have a realization, and i am grateful
In the precious few moments I had today between work-related responsibilities, I stopped into my comic shop, and I saw this: I made this! I've been so busy, and I finished my part of this project so long ago, I wasn't prepared for how proud and excited I was when I saw a book that I had wr...
Mine?
I'm in surgery. I'm closing an incision and I get called out of surgery for some reason (which is odd in and of itself). And no matter what I do, I can't get back in there and finish closing. And no one can help me (again, that doesn't make sense, but that's dreams for you) and I'm stressing out that the patient has been under anesthesia too long and every time I try to get back there, something waylays me and won't let me. I get other patients thrown at me. I have to talk to a specialist. Whatever.
I had this dream many times until I told a colleague about it. She promised she'd finish for me if that ever happened. Haven't had the dream since.
Weird.
I did have one just last night, though, where I left work for some reason in the middle of my shift and then couldn't get back on time, so I guess it's sort of similar. Then again, I have a patient I'm worried about, so...hm. :-/
Dream casts a human shadow, when it occurs to him to do so.
Last night, while I slept, I found myself standing on the set of Next Generation. I was in my red ensign's uniform, and LeVar was in Geordi's gold engineering uniform. We were in Geordi's quarters, and the entire crew was waiting to roll the cameras on an important scene. But I had no idea why I...
What a perfectly useful gif indeed!
this is bullshit
Because I have a feeling at least one person reading this blog will want to use this image at some point in the future, to express this sentiment. An uncomfortably long hug to Tumblr-er Alive Like Me for making this.
I'm still on the like/dislike system, too, even logged into my YouTube account. So I must not be the 1%, but I so already knew that. ;)
I hope this goes away, rather than gets rolled out to everyone, because like others have said, I don't need another social media platform and don't want to join G+ just to like vids. Sigh. Le stupid.
Google is making a huge and annoying mistake.
I like Google Plus. Some of the smartest people I've ever read are on Google Plus, and the Hangout is amazing. But Google is doing everything it can to force Google Plus on everyone, and it's pissing me off. Yesterday, I tried to like a video on YouTube. I wasn't signed in to my Google Plus acco...
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