Monthly Archives: February 2009

Kate VS. Osama

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Kate

While down in Texas, Pete took me to a range.  For someone who’s gone shoosting maybe five times in her life, I don’t think I’m that bad a shot. Click the option to watch in high quality. You can see … Continue reading →

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ConDFW Action Report

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Pete

First of all, the con was a blast. This was in no small part to the company I kept during my time there. Kate flew down from her home state in the northeast and attended a good portion of the … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Star Wars Mash-up

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Pete

You’re probably all familiar with Party Ben (since you’re all way cooler and more intarweebs hip than me), but I came across this tonight and thought it merited sharing. I know, I know, it’s what I typically call “shitty dance … Continue reading →

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ConDFW

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Pete

I’ll be at ConDFW this weekend. The illustrious Kate will be joining me for a weekend of food, nerdery, and science fiction literature. Jim Butcher, David Weber, and my friend Taylor Anderson will all be in attendance. If you’re in … Continue reading →

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The best shower cake EVER

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Pete
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My thoughts on the bailout

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Pete

Pictures speak louder than words:

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The Trouble with Tribbles…

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Pete

The trouble with die-hard Star Trek fans is that they are blinded by their own prejuidices.  (That’s certainly a bold way to open a post, isn’t it?) In speaking with several of my friends and acquaintances who are Trek rabid, … Continue reading →

Posted in Television, DVD, and Film Reviews | 6 Comments

The Video Game Post

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Pete

One of the things that a lot of people know about me (but maybe you don’t) is that my secret vice is video games. I don’t often talk about them, not because I’m a media elitist, but simply because there … Continue reading →

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Dirty Jobs

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Pete

GK sends this clip along. It’s Mike Rowe, the host of Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs,” speaking on a subject of…discomfort.

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