The Comeback From My Most Recent Comeback
6 years ago
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Photo Retrospective - Day 13, Beauty of Everyday Objects
Couldn't decide on just one.
My antique marble table
All my magnets. From sports teams, to places I've visited (the Alaskan ones are from my dad), to Starsky & Hutch, to various misc.
The Longenberger pottery that I don't use, only for show.
Photo Retrospective - Day 10, Motion
I tried experimenting with these.
Not probably what one thinks of as "motion".
In the first one I twirled around while snapping the camera. The sescond one, I jumped up & down while taking a picture.
Not probably what one thinks of as "motion".
In the first one I twirled around while snapping the camera. The sescond one, I jumped up & down while taking a picture.
Photo Retrospective - Day 9, Macro (Close Up)
These are two snaps of my second very favoritest painting by my very favoritest artist.I bought a print from the museum and had it specially framed.Bonus points for anyone who can name the painting and the artist (and triple points if you can name it in it's original language!)
(My very favoritest painting wasn't available.)
Photo Retrospective - Day 8, The Sky
I saw this cloud last Saturday morning, and Andrew thought it resembled the alien spaceship cloud from 'Independence Day'. It's pretty close. What do you think?
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Photo Retrospective - Day 7, History
Today, I'd like to offer two 'before' pictures (taken from the Web) of two disasters earlier this century, and my 'now' pictures.
The March 4, 1908 Lakeview (Collinwood) School Fire - the worst school fire in the history of the history of the US (there was a worse explosion in 1937 in TX, but in strictly fire terms, this is the worst).
172 children, 2 teachers, and 1 rescuer were killed. There was even a motion picture camera at the scene! (There was one at the 1901 Galveston Hurricane as well) The long-lost film was recently found in the Library of Congress, just before the 100the anniversary.
Today, the site is a Memorial Garden. Just next to it is the newly re-built Collinwood Memorial School.
Also as a History lesson is the July 24, 1915 Eastland Disaster. The worst loss of life on the Great Lakes - surprising considering the boat was still moored in the Chicago River! It was overcrowded, and too many people rushed to one side and the ballast wasn't stable. 800 people were crushed, drowned or smothered. Including 24 (I believe) whole families.
Today, it is very peaceful and pretty.
Photo Retrospective - Day 6, Light & Shadow
Instead of doing either/or, I did both. Didn't come out quite like I'd hoped.
Photo Retrospective - Color
I change my fake flowers in the kitchen every month. This is October's colors.
Photo Retrospective - Day 3, Architecture
This is one of my favorite pictures from DC.
I love the juxtoposition between the sleekness of the Washington Monument rising as a more modern building, over the early 1800s of the two buildings in the forefront.
So many different, yet beautiful, styles.
Photo Retrospective - Day 2, Decay
I was going to post a picture of The Ohio State Buckeye Football program..... (sigh)
Instead, here's the remnant of the veggie garden.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
S&H Live Journal Ollie Awards
I actually won! I really didn't believe I would! In fact, I was surprised to be nominated, as I didn't think my little bit of work would be compared to those who are more proflific.
My beloved story "David & His Jonathan" won for the best "needs another look" story.
I am honored, humbled, and surprised!
As Sally Field put it - "You Like Me, You Really Like Me!"
LOL!
My beloved story "David & His Jonathan" won for the best "needs another look" story.
I am honored, humbled, and surprised!
As Sally Field put it - "You Like Me, You Really Like Me!"
LOL!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Sad Happenings
Let's not discuss the disgusting Cavaliers - Le Bron can go to HELL & play basketball there!
Assholes....
No, this post is about fandom issues.
One of my favorite authors in the Starsky & Hutch fandom, someone who I admire, who've I met and found a lovely, intelligent woman, who's done ALOT for the fandom - has plagiarized stories from other fandoms.
The proof is stupendous and very clear. She has apologized for three stories she's ripped off, but now there have been more found. And she states in her apology that her stories are "far, far, FAR, too close" to others'.
No, they aren't. THEY ARE IDENTICAL. THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME, OTHER THAN NAMES.
So the apology is only haff-assed IMO.
It's heartbreaking because this woman has done soooo much for the Starsky & Hutch fandom. She's also very popular in several other fandoms under a different pseudonym.
She's met alot of other fans at Cons.
And the worst is, she's accepted awards for writing - knowing that she had stolen from other writers. One of those awards is in the memory of a fan who was very nurturing to new writers, and a beloved member who lost her life to breast cancer.
She accepted this award in front of the woman's best friends!
I'm astounded and hurt at the level of betrayal. But I'm also astounded and disgusted by other fans who just want to "give her a hug". They feel there must be some underlying issues.
I don't care. This has been going on for at least 8 years, according to the proof printed on Live Journal.
She doesn't deserve our empathy. She doesn't deserve our hugs.
She needs to come completely clean and admit the plagiarization. Not just that she was careless and lazy and remembered paragraphs from others. She hasn't directly admitted her crime.
And it is a crime.
She STOLE from others. Yes, it's only writing. But writing is hard. And what's worse is the betrayal of trust.
I would welcome her back to the fandom once she admitted her mistake directly, and took a back seat in the fandom for a while. But her stories - if any - will always be suspect.
However, I doubt she will come back under her current pseudonyms. And I don't see her coming to any Cons in the future, either.
it's sad to know that someone you admire, have met, have discussed things with, has to steal to get accolades that she feels she needed.
The Compendium she put together gave her so many accolades and was hard & long work.
Wasn't that enough for her?
The reasons why will never be answered in full. Do we all the fans deserve an explanation? Yes. But I don't think all of us will ever be satisfied with any explanation.
It's a sad week for the Starsky & Hutch, Sentinel, and SG-1 fandoms.
Assholes....
No, this post is about fandom issues.
One of my favorite authors in the Starsky & Hutch fandom, someone who I admire, who've I met and found a lovely, intelligent woman, who's done ALOT for the fandom - has plagiarized stories from other fandoms.
The proof is stupendous and very clear. She has apologized for three stories she's ripped off, but now there have been more found. And she states in her apology that her stories are "far, far, FAR, too close" to others'.
No, they aren't. THEY ARE IDENTICAL. THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME, OTHER THAN NAMES.
So the apology is only haff-assed IMO.
It's heartbreaking because this woman has done soooo much for the Starsky & Hutch fandom. She's also very popular in several other fandoms under a different pseudonym.
She's met alot of other fans at Cons.
And the worst is, she's accepted awards for writing - knowing that she had stolen from other writers. One of those awards is in the memory of a fan who was very nurturing to new writers, and a beloved member who lost her life to breast cancer.
She accepted this award in front of the woman's best friends!
I'm astounded and hurt at the level of betrayal. But I'm also astounded and disgusted by other fans who just want to "give her a hug". They feel there must be some underlying issues.
I don't care. This has been going on for at least 8 years, according to the proof printed on Live Journal.
She doesn't deserve our empathy. She doesn't deserve our hugs.
She needs to come completely clean and admit the plagiarization. Not just that she was careless and lazy and remembered paragraphs from others. She hasn't directly admitted her crime.
And it is a crime.
She STOLE from others. Yes, it's only writing. But writing is hard. And what's worse is the betrayal of trust.
I would welcome her back to the fandom once she admitted her mistake directly, and took a back seat in the fandom for a while. But her stories - if any - will always be suspect.
However, I doubt she will come back under her current pseudonyms. And I don't see her coming to any Cons in the future, either.
it's sad to know that someone you admire, have met, have discussed things with, has to steal to get accolades that she feels she needed.
The Compendium she put together gave her so many accolades and was hard & long work.
Wasn't that enough for her?
The reasons why will never be answered in full. Do we all the fans deserve an explanation? Yes. But I don't think all of us will ever be satisfied with any explanation.
It's a sad week for the Starsky & Hutch, Sentinel, and SG-1 fandoms.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
LOST - Best Show on TV!
http://hutchlover.livejournal.com/35569.html
For some dumb reason, it won't let me do a paste on Blogger from Live Journal.
For some dumb reason, it won't let me do a paste on Blogger from Live Journal.
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Random Picture From Each Bryant Park Collection
Courtesy of Tom & Lorenzo Project Rungay Blog
Janeane:
Jesse
Anthony:
Jonathan:
Amy:
Emilio:
Mila:
Ben:
Jay:
Seth Aaron:
Project Runway S7 - Bryant Park
Saw the collections for Bryant Park.
9 Designers! showed because of the timing of the show.
However, at time of the BP show, there were 10 designers.
Maya didn't show. She did show at the Haiti runway show, but all her designs were from her previous portfolio, prior to Project Runway. However, she did have some fabulous handbags that she made.
So that begs the question: Why didn't May create a new collection? Why didn't she show?
The internet rumors abound....
As to the collections that did show, it was one of the strongest showings ever. No Suede's or Michael's or Wendy Pepper's.
Jeannine: Very simple, but very ill fitted. Obviously a decoy.
Jessee: Very costumey, and mostly ill fitting. However, some interesting looks. A decoy as well.
Anthony: Very classic and Hollywood. Couple of amazing evening gowns. Probably a decoy.
Jonathan: HORRID! Ill fitting, confusing, too much hooker/stripper stuff. Better be a decoy!
Amy: Weird, used tennis shoes on her models. Some classic looks twisted around. I'm thinking a decoy as well, but who knows.
Emilio: Very disappointing. Though he had some cool coats, the color scheme was odd. I don't know, I was hopeful for him, but now I'm thinking he's a decoy.
Mila: All black & white. Even Irina & Christian had some! color! Of course it's all color blocking, too. However, it appears to be very well made. Possibly a finalist.
Ben: Each model had blue stockings, which looked pretty cool. Very futuristic & sci fi. Again, seems to be made well. Not to my taste, but I have to admit it's different & well done. Possibly a finalist.
Jay: Excellent, absolutely cool. And very well done. Some futuristic, some punkish, some classic twists. Should be a finalist.
Seth Aaron: Again, EXCELLENT! Very punkish without being cliche. There are some cool plaid pants & blouses. What makes them cool is their color scheme. These are looks I would wear. And so well made! BETTER BE A FINALIST!!!! My choice for the win!
9 Designers! showed because of the timing of the show.
However, at time of the BP show, there were 10 designers.
Maya didn't show. She did show at the Haiti runway show, but all her designs were from her previous portfolio, prior to Project Runway. However, she did have some fabulous handbags that she made.
So that begs the question: Why didn't May create a new collection? Why didn't she show?
The internet rumors abound....
As to the collections that did show, it was one of the strongest showings ever. No Suede's or Michael's or Wendy Pepper's.
Jeannine: Very simple, but very ill fitted. Obviously a decoy.
Jessee: Very costumey, and mostly ill fitting. However, some interesting looks. A decoy as well.
Anthony: Very classic and Hollywood. Couple of amazing evening gowns. Probably a decoy.
Jonathan: HORRID! Ill fitting, confusing, too much hooker/stripper stuff. Better be a decoy!
Amy: Weird, used tennis shoes on her models. Some classic looks twisted around. I'm thinking a decoy as well, but who knows.
Emilio: Very disappointing. Though he had some cool coats, the color scheme was odd. I don't know, I was hopeful for him, but now I'm thinking he's a decoy.
Mila: All black & white. Even Irina & Christian had some! color! Of course it's all color blocking, too. However, it appears to be very well made. Possibly a finalist.
Ben: Each model had blue stockings, which looked pretty cool. Very futuristic & sci fi. Again, seems to be made well. Not to my taste, but I have to admit it's different & well done. Possibly a finalist.
Jay: Excellent, absolutely cool. And very well done. Some futuristic, some punkish, some classic twists. Should be a finalist.
Seth Aaron: Again, EXCELLENT! Very punkish without being cliche. There are some cool plaid pants & blouses. What makes them cool is their color scheme. These are looks I would wear. And so well made! BETTER BE A FINALIST!!!! My choice for the win!
Monday, January 11, 2010
So now we find out about Mark McGwuire
Actually it's what everyone expected.
But how do we feel about him coming clean now?
Some say, 'better late than never'.
Honestly, that's not how I feel.
If Mark McGwire had stood up before the Congressional hearings and said something to the effect of, "Yes, I did steroids. I regret it. Not only because of the negative impact they've had on the game, but because of how they may affect my health and my family's well-being down the line. We just didn't know all the repercussions and they were not illegal to the game at the time."
I believe the reaction might've initially been lamenting, cries of foul, indignation. But in the long run, I believe he could've weathered the storm. Andy Petitte has been able to with little or no reprecussions to his name or his game.
But now it's very convienient that the statute of limitations has run out on his perjury charge and he starts a new job with the St. Louis Cardinals. All of a sudden he has a conscience? And of course he laments about him being the victim. "I wish I never played in the steroid era."
What in God's name on Earth does that have to do with anything. HE made that choice to take steroids. HE never stopped. HE LIED TO CONGRESS UNDER OATH.
What does that teach our children? It's okay to lie, as long as you get caught when you can't be punished??????
And don't get me started on Tony LaRussa. For years he has claimed - with indignation I might add - that McGwire did not do steroids. And he railed against the injustice of McGwire going into the HOF and how by association, Mr. McGwire is being blamed for something he 'didn't do'. Now that McGwire has admitted it, he sympathizes with him about "the pressure" and how he's more of a man coming forward.
McGwire would've been more of a man if he came forward in the first place.
I think now LaRussa's statements are suspicious in subvertiley telling us that he knew McGwire was taking steroids.
Would this have impacted the record books? Absolutely.
But if the Hall Of Fame can admit an admitted assaulter of females and elderly (Ty Cobb), numerous racists (Cap Anson, I'm looking at your ghost as well as Ty's), a billboard of unhealthy habits (Babe Ruth), an alcoholic actively drinking during games (Mickey Mantle), and hundreds of cheaters, then they may have been able to overlook Mr. McGwire's doping.
As it is, coming out now, has actually done him more harm than good. The fact that he's been overlooked for several inductions, and has made it a point not to discuss his past or history; but all of a sudden comes out makes me very suspicious if he's not coming out right before the last year he's elligible under the five-year rule (do they have that in baseball?)
He's trying to appear contrite. But the time for contrition was during the Congressional hearings.
Go back to your Hall of Shame, Mr. McGwire.
I apologize if I'm spelling the name incorrectly.
It might be an unrealistic view, but we'll never know.
But how do we feel about him coming clean now?
Some say, 'better late than never'.
Honestly, that's not how I feel.
If Mark McGwire had stood up before the Congressional hearings and said something to the effect of, "Yes, I did steroids. I regret it. Not only because of the negative impact they've had on the game, but because of how they may affect my health and my family's well-being down the line. We just didn't know all the repercussions and they were not illegal to the game at the time."
I believe the reaction might've initially been lamenting, cries of foul, indignation. But in the long run, I believe he could've weathered the storm. Andy Petitte has been able to with little or no reprecussions to his name or his game.
But now it's very convienient that the statute of limitations has run out on his perjury charge and he starts a new job with the St. Louis Cardinals. All of a sudden he has a conscience? And of course he laments about him being the victim. "I wish I never played in the steroid era."
What in God's name on Earth does that have to do with anything. HE made that choice to take steroids. HE never stopped. HE LIED TO CONGRESS UNDER OATH.
What does that teach our children? It's okay to lie, as long as you get caught when you can't be punished??????
And don't get me started on Tony LaRussa. For years he has claimed - with indignation I might add - that McGwire did not do steroids. And he railed against the injustice of McGwire going into the HOF and how by association, Mr. McGwire is being blamed for something he 'didn't do'. Now that McGwire has admitted it, he sympathizes with him about "the pressure" and how he's more of a man coming forward.
McGwire would've been more of a man if he came forward in the first place.
I think now LaRussa's statements are suspicious in subvertiley telling us that he knew McGwire was taking steroids.
Would this have impacted the record books? Absolutely.
But if the Hall Of Fame can admit an admitted assaulter of females and elderly (Ty Cobb), numerous racists (Cap Anson, I'm looking at your ghost as well as Ty's), a billboard of unhealthy habits (Babe Ruth), an alcoholic actively drinking during games (Mickey Mantle), and hundreds of cheaters, then they may have been able to overlook Mr. McGwire's doping.
As it is, coming out now, has actually done him more harm than good. The fact that he's been overlooked for several inductions, and has made it a point not to discuss his past or history; but all of a sudden comes out makes me very suspicious if he's not coming out right before the last year he's elligible under the five-year rule (do they have that in baseball?)
He's trying to appear contrite. But the time for contrition was during the Congressional hearings.
Go back to your Hall of Shame, Mr. McGwire.
I apologize if I'm spelling the name incorrectly.
It might be an unrealistic view, but we'll never know.
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