Monthly Archives: May 2008

Why I love having a moderately popular blog

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Pete

XE-cute-R writes: Pete, If your blog is crack, then I’m your crackwhore. XOXO, XE-cute-R Umm…thanks. I think.

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Alaska, Day One

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Pete

The trip started on a promising note. I brought two handguns with me (of course I did!). I declared them, demonstrated that they were unloaded to a (very nervous) American Airlines service rep, and then proceeded to take them to … Continue reading →

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Interview with S.M. Stirling, Part Two

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Pete

We continue our discussion with S. M. Stirling with more questions about the Nantucket novels. I also unsuccessfully pump him for insider information regarding his most recent series of novels. Begging didn’t help! I owe a heartfelt thanks to Mr. … Continue reading →

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Creationism in the Public School Classroom

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Pete

Creationism is alive and well in the public school classroom. Is it science? Is it religion? Any view of how we were created requires a bit of faith, in my opinion, so one shouldn’t necessarily trump the other. Evolutionary biology can … Continue reading →

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In forty-eight hours…

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Pete

…I’ll be in Alaska.  

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Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Review

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Pete

Darker, more epic, and devoid of the same sense of awe and wonder as the first movie, Prince Caspian doesn’t fail to please. If the first of the Narnia movies was for a ‘tween audience, this movie is for the … Continue reading →

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"A Loss of Innocence" – Part Two (Audio)

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Kate

We follow Michael Collins deeper into enemy territory, watching the Solarian Marine Corps at their deadliest. The fate of a Rak’lan alien is dealt with as the skirmish ends an in turn sparks a debate about our own grasp of humanity. … Continue reading →

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Alaska or bust

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Pete

I will be leaving for Alaska on Friday.  That’s right, folks. I’m traveling with my father and father-in-law (I bet you all wish you had a family where you could do THAT) to the last frontier in the US. We … Continue reading →

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ASIMO Conducts Detroit Symphony…

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Kate

…and will try out for American Idol next season. Okay, I might be going a little overboard with the former statement, but HONDA robot, ASIMO did conduct the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in their rendition of “The Impossible Dream”. You can … Continue reading →

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Requiescat in pace, Phillip Taylor

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Pete

My wife’s family is experiencing a difficult time. Their dog of twelve years, known to all of us as Phil, passed away on Friday, May 16. Phil was a golden retriever/husky mix with a sweet spirit and a loving disposition. He … Continue reading →

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