| Cider |
[May. 25th, 2012|03:07 pm] |
I started a new batch of hard apple cider today. After it does its thing for a week, I'll bottle it next weekend. I'm using a new recipe, so we'll just have to wait and see how it turns out. *crosses fingers* |
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| Way to Go, Missouri |
[May. 25th, 2012|10:18 am] |
Last week, the state of Missouri inducted radio blowhard Rush Limbaugh into their Hall of Famous Missourians, complete with a bronze bust in the capital building. The induction was done in a closed-door ceremony, not open to the public. Now, Missouri taxpayers are going to be paying $1,100 for a security camera to watch over the Limbaugh bust. *LINK*
Limbaugh's bust sits among these other famous Missourians, putting him as an equal with Edwin Hubble, Mark Twain, Thomas Hart Benton, and Sacajawea. |
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| At the Movies |
[May. 22nd, 2012|07:38 pm] |
I was at the comic book store the day after going to see "The Avengers." (Which is great.) The comic book store guy mentioned how Marvel seemed to be so much better than DC at making successful movies based on their respective characters. The latest Superman movie was okay, I guess. The Batman movies have been successful, but haven't really created a franchise like, say, the James Bond movies. The proposed Wonder Woman movie can't seem to get off the ground. He pointed out that Hollywood has been making western movies for almost a hundred years, but they still couldn't get "Jonah Hex" to work.
I think DC is trying too hard at making the multi-billion dollar blockbusters Hollywood seems to shoot for these days. I think DC would be better off producing lower-budget movies with interesting characters. Such as...
Enemy Ace. Seriously, besides "All Quiet on the Western Front," how many stories can you name that tackle World War I from the German point of view? It would be a dark, moody movie showing the horrors of war, but with lots of air combat action scenes.
The Phantom Stranger. In the comics, the Stranger was seen introducing stories of horror and mystery, and often intervening in his own adventures. He partnered up with many DC heroes, and was offered membership in the Justice League but turned it down. I can see him being the basis for a TV show similar to "The Twilight Zone" (except with the Stranger occasionally showing up to save the day).
The Haunted Tank. I have a soft spot for the Haunted Tank, the story of a World War II tank that is haunted by the spirit of Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart. The tank commander is the only one of the crew that can see and hear the ghost, and part of the internal conflict was if the ghost was "real," or if it was a manifestation of the commander's PTSD.
And speaking of World War II, here's a DC character I think would make a great TV show:
The Unknown Soldier. The Soldier was disfigured GI who became a master of disguise, traveling all over the world as a spy during WW II. The TV show could have one actor playing the Soldier, and then a guest actor every week playing the Soldier in disguise. One week it could be a spy story, the next week an adventure tale, the next a mystery... Hollywood must have warehouses full of WW II uniforms they could use, and any show where Nazis lose can't be bad.
What other DC characters would make good shows? |
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| Gas |
[May. 21st, 2012|04:52 pm] |
Regular unleaded gasoline is selling for $3.23 a gallon in Tulsa today. |
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| Home |
[May. 20th, 2012|03:25 pm] |
Aaaaaaaaaand, I'm back. Me & the Missus went to Waxahachie, Texas for this year's Scarborough Fair renaissance fair. The place is huge! There were hundreds and hundreds of people there, many in all kinds of costumes. The people were also very nice, especially when I lost my cellphone; some honest person turned in to lost & found right away. The weekend was fun, but I'm glad to be home. |
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| On the Road Again |
[May. 18th, 2012|09:28 am] |
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I'll be heading out for Texas here shortly to do the ren faire thing. Y'all play nice until I get back, okay? |
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