Peculiar Times: An Online Journal of Stuff

NaNo Update

2009-11-07T17:26:28Z

11733 / 50000 words. 23% done!

Birthday

2009-11-07T15:42:02Z

Scientist, author and astronomer Carl Sagan would have been 75 years old today. From Hulu.com, here's the first episode of "Cosmos" : "The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean." (Here's the same episode on YouTube, if you don't care for commercials.)

It's Caturday!

2009-11-07T15:13:51Z

Genius

2009-11-06T17:36:30Z

A guy in Oregon called 911 to report someone had stolen his marijuana. He called back later to complain when police didn't arrive quickly enough, but it turned out he left the scene, and then he put the dispatcher on hold so that he could throw up. Why, yes, alcohol was involved... *LINK*

NaNo Update

2009-11-06T17:08:15Z

9422 / 50000 words. 19% done!

Quote

2009-11-06T15:19:28Z

"This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life."
--Anon

NaNo Update

2009-11-05T17:44:48Z

8179 / 50000 words. 16% done!

Welcome to Oklahoma

2009-11-05T16:32:48Z

A small town north of Enid is pushing to build the country's first all-Christian "faith-based" prison. *LINK*

Holy Cow

2009-11-05T00:20:03Z

I watched a movie I got through Netflix last night. I thought it was going to be a documentary, but it turned out to be a horror movie. "The Blair Witch Project?" No... "Jesus Camp."

That was some messed up stuff.

NaNo Update

2009-11-04T21:51:29Z

6450 / 50000 words. 13% done!

Pub Night

2009-11-04T19:40:12Z

Tonight at Louie's Bar & Grill in Jenks, America. See earlier post for directions. I'm shooting for 8 PM, but anybody that wants to get there early (and reserve a big table, hint hint) is free to do so. Heck, if the weather's nice, we might even see if the patio is open. See you there!

Almost Forgot

2009-11-03T17:34:53Z

As of this past Sunday, I'm officially retired.

NaNo Update

2009-11-02T20:12:02Z

3363 / 50000 words. 7% done!

Pub Night

2009-11-01T22:47:44Z

Tonight, 8 PM, at Fat Daddy's Pub in Paddington Square. It's supposed to be a beautiful evening. Seeya there!

NaNo Update

2009-11-01T16:40:13Z

1744 / 50000 words. 3% done!

Last night's kick-off party was a big success! We had about 15 or so people, and pretty much took over the back room at IHOP. Right at midnight, we all stopped talking and started typing our stories (which got us some funny looks from the other customers). I got some good writing done, got to meet some neat people, and got to eat some mediocre food. I think the story is off to a good start.

It's Caturday!

2009-10-31T14:27:48Z

Swords

2009-10-31T02:16:26Z

Good swordfighting class tonight. Lots of sidesword sparring, with some longsword dueling, as well. Didn't get around to rapier bouting. Speed was pretty good, but gotta work on aim. Missed a couple of times because I was out of range. Got seriously whacked on one finger, too; that'll leave a mark. I think I'll take it easy for the rest of tonight.

Tomorrow I'm helping out at an SCA thing, and then Sunday... the madness of NaNoWriMo begins. (Dun-dun-duuunnnnnnn!)

Breezy

2009-10-29T04:51:06Z

Wow, the wind is gusting to over 30 MPH outside tonight.

Pub Night

2009-10-28T17:02:08Z

Tonight, 8 PM... somewhere. We could have it at Louie's in Jenks, America, or get together at Fat Daddy's Pub in Paddington Square. Let the voting begin!

EDIT 4:26: Okay, looks like it'll be Fat Daddy's tonight. See you there!

Nothing to See Here...

2009-10-28T14:01:39Z

Today is the 66th anniversary of the Philadelphia Experiment, which may or may not have actually happened.

I Just Knew This was Coming...

2009-10-27T19:33:25Z

Guess I retired just in time: "A total of 37 city employees are receiving seven-day layoff notices as the city works to cut $6 million from the budget, Mayor Kathy Taylor told the Tulsa World on Tuesday morning."
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20091027_11_0_hrimgs761777

Lyrics

2009-10-27T05:16:30Z

"Oh, the weak and timid ones will warn you
Not to walk on unfamiliar ground...
But it's there that you got to go
To find what you got to know.
Don't you let nobody turn you 'round.

Turn you 'round
Turn you 'round
Don't you let nobody turn you 'round..."
--Tom Paxton

Lunch

2009-10-26T20:40:40Z

I just got back from a great lunch at the Oliveto Italian Bistro on south Memorial. I had the caliente chicken, and it was very tasty. It even had bacon. I am so stuffed now!

Pub Night

2009-10-25T17:03:50Z

Tonight, 8 PM-ish, at Fat Daddy's Pub in Paddington Square, 81st Street & Memorial. It might rain tonight, so be careful out there.

Technical Difficulties

2009-10-25T05:07:44Z

Apparently, Google Chrome laughs heartily at the viruses that have disabled everything else on my computer.