When I was very young I once heard an aphorism to the effect that if only the finest bird songs were ever sung, our mornings would be quiet and still and the forest would be an eerily silent place. I... Continue Reading →
“Never try never fail, those are the words I live by” is a quote from a robot named ‘Crank’ in the children’s movie appropriately named ‘Robots’. While he isn’t exactly an antagonist, he is constantly complaining throughout the entire story... Continue Reading →
Another piece of on-line fiction that I like. The Cambist and Lord Iron: a Fairy Tale of Economics by Daniel Abraham for Lightspeed magazine Abraham is co-holder of the pen name James S.A. Corey and co-author of The Expanse science... Continue Reading →
OK, so I've been watching this 5-minute shoujo slice of life, Null and Peta, by Shin-Ei Animation. There is no manga to reference so the plot can go any way it wants. It is about an adorable little girl named... Continue Reading →
Via Clothes Free Life Last May of 2016, the Outdoor Co-Ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society performed The Tempest, co-directed by Alice Mottola and Pitr Strait, in Central Park. Many of the all female cast were nude. NY law allows... Continue Reading →
Hollywood Fringe is an annual arts festival celebrating the diversity of the LA artistic community. From their web site: Each June during the Hollywood Fringe, the arts infiltrate the Hollywood neighborhood: Fully equipped theaters, parks, clubs, churches, restaurants, and other... Continue Reading →
This is an OWLS post. What is OWLS? OWLS stands for Otaku Writers for Liberty and Self Respect. We are a group of otaku bloggers who promote acceptance of all individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability.... Continue Reading →
Every now and then an anime will come out of left field and surprise me. I've seen this mentioned a few times, most recently by Irina, Dewbond and Amelia. By others too but I can't seem to find the links.... Continue Reading →
My wife bought me this as a gift and I can't wait to try some of the recipes. Front and back covers. Characters and the recipe photo gallery in the front of the book. The interior uses B&W... Continue Reading →
