For those who didn't shell out to get the blue-ray OAV releases, Bandai is broadcasting a re-edit of Gundam Unicorn. Mecha addict that I am, even though I've seen it before, I've been re-watching the series and it's and finding more depth to it the second time around. First, the opening theme as a spoiler… Continue reading This Is Not My Future: Gundam Unicorn & Generational Conflicts
Category: General Thoughts
Our Map is Not The Territory
I originally wrote this before the events in Dallas, Minnesota, and Baton Rouge unfolded on our screens. It's leading me to rethink a lot of things, especially what is happening in Baton Rouge, where a good chunk of Metaphysical Graffiti takes place. Will I have to revise the book so what happens to Ieshia Evans… Continue reading Our Map is Not The Territory
Narratives in Echo Chambers
Warning! The following article will have a discussion of events in Orlando, as well as spoilers for The 100 and Penny Dreadful. Please proceed at your own risk. To act as a buffer, please enjoy this artwork of Chirico Cuvie from Armored Trooper VOTOMS...shirtless: Humans build narratives. We have a need to understand, and to… Continue reading Narratives in Echo Chambers
Traveling
Two posts this time around, mostly to cover a long silence. On May 21st I married. And about a week later, we went on our honeymoon to Dubrovnik, Croatia; Vienna, Austria; and Prague, Czech Republic. I'm still working on processing the 1.5K photos I took of all three cities. Aside from giving me time with… Continue reading Traveling
What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Negotiated Strategic Arms Reductions
"Ah, we come in peace!/shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, men!" If one believes a good chunk of the science fiction literary canon, diplomacy is the refuge of fools and cowards. Problems can't be solved by "talking." Negotiating a "peace treaty" is a fool's errand. In the end, all problems are solved… Continue reading What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Negotiated Strategic Arms Reductions
Mecha Games, Where For Art Thou?
This is a general lament and a confession. For those who haven't guessed, I am a fan of the mecha genre. If one needs proof, I'm happy to supply photos of my case full of Gundam and VOTOMS kits, as well as the book which started it all for me - a battered copy of… Continue reading Mecha Games, Where For Art Thou?
On Love, Death & Responsibility
Issues of love, death and responsibility - from a creative point of view - have been on my mind during last week. What follows will contain thoughts on a recent episode of The 100, on representation, on choices, and on the responsiblity of a creator. So, here's a picture of Edward James Olmos as Lt.… Continue reading On Love, Death & Responsibility
You want GonzoSF?
My updates have been sporadic, as always. Life continues to move at a frenetic pace, especially now we are months away from the wedding. I'm still working on Metaphysical Graffiti, though at a slower pace. It's going to need some hefty trimming, and I'm wandering off the outline a bit, but I'm hoping it'll have… Continue reading You want GonzoSF?
Thoughts on The Force Awakens
There's no reason for this particular image other than I thought Daisy Ridley looks awesome here. I'm mostly writing this out to articulate a few thoughts I've had about a core critique of The Force Awakens: It is just a rehash of the original Star Wars, which was far more intellectual and original. Snobbery aside… Continue reading Thoughts on The Force Awakens
A Few Notes on 2015
I'm starting my last entry of 2015 with one of my favorite inspirational images. If I could have this rendered as a print, I'd post it everywhere. This year was a surprisingly productive year. I saw myself in print for the first time in over a decade. It's something I hope to repeat in… Continue reading A Few Notes on 2015
Biomechanoid Blues 