Animated Monkey
March 6th, 2008 by park
Yeah, I know it’s actually Kung Fu Panda but COME ON PEOPLE! There’s a Kung Fu Monkey involved here!!
Gary Gygax is gone.
March 4th, 2008 by park
I have been accused by people of being fairly cold and distant. And it’s true. I reign in my feelings pretty tightly. Mostly I think, because I was always at odds with my parents about my hobbies. Namely, Dungeons and Dragons.
Today, Gary Gygax, the man credited with birthing the modern Role Playing Game in the 1970’s passed away. Apparently, our friend and what I am sure many of us credit as something of geekdom’s greatest creator has had failing health for some time, including a heart aneurism. Today was his last day among us.
I weep.
Not because I am a big-fat geek. (I am) But because someone who was such a directive and creative force in this world is no longer among us to share his thoughts and ideas with. I only met the man once, briefly, as a fan. He was seriously too nice to me. And I hear that from everyone.
Gary, you will be missed. From this treetop, to the mountains where the aurora will carry you on. May you get all that you earned and more.
Let us hope that all was peaceful for you and may you have all the peace you now deserve. I feel as if we are loosing the creative people with the great minds who got us here. And the world is NOT a better place without you.
Godzilla in America
February 26th, 2008 by park
Misleading title? Maybe. But it out.
Anyone who knows me knows I have this very sad affection for slasher flicks. Friday the 13th, Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street…all that stuff.
It’s tasteless, it’s horrible, it’s grotesque. And it just gets me everytime. Maybe I should seek help. Maybe those flicks ARE my help. Either way, they are a hoot to watch. And no, I NEVER take them seriously…it’s just a modern day version of Hansel and Gretel as far as I can see.
So here’s my vexation. Why is it when America had a chance to adopt Godzilla as our own did we turn it into…whatever that movie was? I mean…we OBVIOUSLY have a healthy sense of morbidity. Look at how popular shows like CSI and Law and Order are. That’s some seriously disturbing stuff.
So here’s my solution to the whole Godzilla problem. We adopt Jason Vorhees. Seriously. We can turn him into a good guy. Don’t believe me? Allow me to draw you a map.
Godzilla is this sad creature who lives in the waters off Japan. He terrorizes the people of Tokyo on a regular basis. But if anyone sets foot in his territory, he will atomic breath them into dust. He is very territorial, he definitely understands revenge, and he holds a HELL of a grudge.
Jason Vorhees. He’s a sad creature who lives in the waters of Camp Crystal Lake. He terrorizes the people of Camp Crystal lake and the surrounding area on a regular basis. If anyone else threatens the area…he steps in (Freddy Versus Jason?) and he will…power tool them to death. He is highly territorial, is completely fueled by revenge and he has been to hell…
I mean, come on.
Seriously…I need to slow down on my studies. I think my brain is frying slowly in its juices.
*sighs*
New things!
February 26th, 2008 by park
Toys, gadgets and thing-a-doodles!
So a fantastic friend loaned me a laptop to use until I can get my own. Man the freedom these things allow is…well it’s crazy. Let us just say, I am talking to you from my bedroom…and the living room…and the back porch. Nutty. It doesn’t SOUND like a whole lot, but when you compare this to…well…300 Baud modems and BBSes from the old days…well…this wins.
Don’t get me wrong, the magical, wonderful world of computers is NOTHING new to me. But everytime you add a layer, it becomes something that while looking at it isn’t a big deal (Oh…cellular phones…it’ll never catch on.) can change the very way we see the world.
So here’s a little project for ya kids. Go out today, look around you. First, try to imagine what your day would be like without the toys you have. And I mean ANYTHING that runs on electricity. Now…imagine HOW that makes your day better or at least faster. If it doesn’t, try to remove it for awhile. See if it really does.
Now, try to imagine someway to use “magic” to make your day better, easier, faster, more efficient. Now turn that magic into technology.
No, I mean SERIOUSLY. Turn off the filter of the world. Forget there are laws of physics, and a world of scientific wonder out there. What is it YOU wish you could do.
For me, it’s teleporters. Yup. Beam me up Scotty, I am sick of being late, I am tired idiotic drivers. Get me from here to there without me having to do anything. Or flying cars. So at least things get more fatal, huh? Darwinism at work friends.
Okay enough of that jazz. Point is, technology is pretty darned cool. And sometimes I get a glazed over look and forget how cool it can be. And sometimes all it takes is working on your email lists from the couch to remind you…things are moving. Fast. If we aren’t paying attention it might go past too quickly to enjoy it.
…was that a cow?
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Now playing: Penguin Cafe Orchestra - Whiite Mischief
via FoxyTunes
Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2008 by park
Happy VD folks! Usually I don’t give a hoot. But today ladies and gentlemen, it has come to my attention that someone else shares my feelings of the holiday. And it so happens, we’re pretty closely related.
So without delay and too much pomp and circumstance…I give you…Happy Valentine’s Day…
Gotta love those guys at icanhascheezburger…
Teachers, schools and books
February 12th, 2008 by park
I used to hate school. I mean, I love learning, and the pursuit of knowledge. But I hated the scheduling. Now, I find myself longing for proper college classes again. Boring lectures, uninterested teachers, that girl in the class that no matter how hard she tried always managed to ask “THE” stupid question. (The question we more than likely we wanted to ask ourselves, but didn’t want to be the one to prove an axiom wrong.)
Even if you never went to college, you get the idea. Now, it seems as though no matter how hard I try I cannot find my beat again. Not that I ever had that good of one to begin with.
So here’s the quandary…I know I know the material…but it’s not coming out of my brain. I mean seriously, I’ve been doing this stuff forever, but I thought I was done with it. IP addresses, binary, subnetting…MY GOD subnetting…granted, I NEVER got that. And the question is, how the hell do you reboot a BRAIN?! I hear LSD is good…whatever happened to the MK-ULTRA project again…? *sighs* No quick fixes I suppose.
Well, gotta get back to this study thing. If anyone has a good way of fixing this subnetting thing, let me know. In the meantime, I found some interesting music for you all to enjoy. They are called “Penguin Cafe Orchestra”. Oh, YOU already know about them…sure. But I just learned about them recently. So bag is, smartass.
Sadly, the leader of the band is dead from a brain tumor…but it’s still FANTASTIC stuff.
Life is grand, even in black and white
January 28th, 2008 by park
Sometimes, even when everything else is going wrong around you, you can manage to see the good in life. It rarely happens with me, but it does happen. For instance, it’s Monday. I should be at work. But I am not. We’ve had an hours crunch at work, so they are cutting back our hours for the month of January. So while I am not making NEARLY as much money as I otherwise would…I get some time off to relax.
Yep. Things are in black and white right now. But life is grand. I think I might try to round up a drink of guiness before class I feel so darn spiffy.
Here, just enjoy this video. I actually have to wash clothes…
Thought for the day
October 20th, 2007 by park
Are you alive?
How do you know?
People, this is what large quantities of medication can do to you.
The Great Scheme
October 16th, 2007 by park
Sometimes I wonder if I will ever “have it figured out”. At this stage, I seriously doubt it. I have no real life, no job that is rewarding in any real way, and the people in my life who love me just want me to do what they want. Funny, where was all this attention when I was younger?
Now, suddenly, at the great esteemed age I have achieved, everyone takes notice of me? That’s ridiculous. I literally begged for attention and guidance when I was younger, but nothing came of it. Later, when I finally realize it’s me versus the world…everyone wants to not only help, but tell me precisely HOW to go about living my life. Nevermind that I might have a few clues. Forget the fact that I’ve gone THIS long with only minimal support. Suddenly my life is priority number one.
You know, nothing helps along a state of mental depression like feeling completely out of control. And right now, that’s precisely how my life is going. Spiraling out of my own hands, with the intent to help me.
Must I be shattered upon the rocks, rebuilt and made anew because I don’t fall into some neat little mold? Am I supposed to be stitched back together into some Frankenstein’s monster of socialization?
I know what to expect. I know what’s out there now. What I don’t know is how to get there without breaking the villagers around me.
Wow, this is getting forlorn. All is lost, woe is me. Sheesh. Maybe I should join those emo kids and start slicing their skin. Sorry, not gonna cut myself to prove a point…but they seem to like it alright.
Pardon me, I have to find my balls for a job interview. Good luck to me I guess.
Ironman
October 9th, 2007 by park
So the big news in the movie/comic crossover is Ironman. At first, I was a bit put off by the talent they picked, until I started thinking about it.
An alcoholic, arrogant, intelligent good-looking guy flying around in a suit?
Sounds like any child-actor I know!
And Lo! Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark! Talk about life imitating art. I can only imagine 3 reasons for his taking the role. a) he looks like Tony a bit. b) He likes comic books c) he can relate to Tony’s life.
Personally, I hope it’s a bit of all of them. They say you only write what you know. And I know for a fact that acting works that way.
Here’s hoping it a good emotional exercise for the ol’ boy!