...which is a joke at least 1 day in the making. Fear me. :)
In related news:
I've got at least a week's worth of dedicated work sitting here on my desk, now (and muchas gracias for the kind referral, unnamed benefactor!) and I'm actively looking for more as the days and nights march steadily onward.
As mentioned below, yesterday: I've got a cartoon concept or three that I've been sitting on for far too long. One of them involves a collaborative effort with a bud I have waaaay up-a-long (as we say) but with whom I share a mutual and passionate interest in all things computer, computer gaming, and other related items such as life, and having babies. Conversations between us are generally marked with biting sarcasm, informed cynicism, and flagrant fanboy-ism. A discussion he and I had a few days ago has spontaneously generated into something greater; the scripts and characters are developing. I'm of two minds whether or not to post the actual contents of the discussion here, since (being public) it's liable to be stolen and called someone else's; definitely not cool. Discretion, then, will serve as the better part of "entertaining" for the time being... and watch for the 'toon / strip.
Mr. Tambourine Man
No gigs or anything to tell about, yesterday evening; just a well-deserved relax, and advance planning for other events coming down the pipe. Any and all announcements of gigs for I, or Alter Ego, will be kept current, here. This includes 'Net radio stream informations for gigs, either taped or live. More info on specific bands I play with can be found here and here.
(It occurs to me that Alter Ego is a hell of a name for a band, let alone a computer game.)
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Wacky Link o' the Week
Funny, in oh-so-many ways, esp. in this whacked-out PC world.
Brokeback Mountain: Christian Edition
Just when you thought it was safe to stop talking about this movie. ; )
Brokeback Mountain: Christian Edition
Just when you thought it was safe to stop talking about this movie. ; )
Saturday Morning, Sitting Down
***YAWNS***
Well, a successful (enough) evening listed below; I must admit, though, I didn't get a chance to post that darn thing re: Paddy's Day until 5 minutes ago, due to some minor arse-up in Blogger 2 nights ago. Oh well, no matter. :P
On the Day's Agenda:
ITEM #1
Concurrent to previous items posted below, I've recently been adding Johnny Cash songs to my repertoire. Not always played in the STYLE of Cash, but Cash songs, nonetheless.
ITEM #2
I've recently re-discovered the Illustrious and Free online multiplayer FPS, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, which had been planned as an expansion to RTCW a while back, but subsequently released as a free, standalone version of the game for Multiplayer only. No bots, no single-player story; just a lot of teamwork and WW2 ass-kickin'.
The most interesting part of this game (arguable) is that it has room to be modded FURTHER. In fact, small and large mods have been released for the past 2 years at least, and some of them are beginning to reach a state of gaming nirvana, IMHO. I'm recommending True Combat: Elite as one of those mods. If you're up for a game or more, message me (larrylooch@gmail.com) via email or googletalk, and we'll do lunch.... at 25 paces.
ITEM #3
Funny and Interesting ideas for cartoon panels have been occurring to me, lately. As a result, I'm taking extensive notes on characters and story ideas. If and when anything comes of these, I'll be making announcements on this blog, but they'll be posted here, first. Keep yer eyes open, Luh!
ITEM #4
Mentioning ESR's site the other day wasn't a chance occurrence; I've long been a fan of his writing, especially since I unreservedly share many of his views on politics and personal freedoms. I think in my admittedly Canadian experience, we have lost (assuming we ever had) an appreciation for the ideas and ideals behind true responsible government, namely, governing your world, for yourself, and no-one else (with the rights and responsibilities it entails). I truly feel that my life's experience, as a newfoundlander, has led me to this belief (call it an overdeveloped appreciation) and in my least generous moments, I have to accord the quebecois the same innate sense and appreciation for the fragile flower they hold. There is a canadian libertarian party and many provincial ones; there is none here in my province, but I'm interested in meeting others of the same political persuasion. Contact info was above.... :P
ITEM #5
Perhaps at odds (well, there's a connection... you'd have to REALLY dig into the following recommended artist to see why, I think) with ITEM #4, I've also been re-introducing myself to the works of U. Utah Philips, a living legend in his own time, and one of the last stunning survivors of the hobo days long gone in the continental US of A. He's not much for pigeonholing and classification for its sake alone (that smacks of the Man, for gods sake) but he applies a lot of terms to himself, perhaps in an attempt to translate the language that is Utah for the benefit of the rest of us, poor poor "marks" that we are. Just remember: anarchy isn't just nihilism, politically speaking. ; )
With that, I move we adjourn for more coffee and some light web-browsing
(and perhaps, TC:E!!)
Until later, my droogs.
Well, a successful (enough) evening listed below; I must admit, though, I didn't get a chance to post that darn thing re: Paddy's Day until 5 minutes ago, due to some minor arse-up in Blogger 2 nights ago. Oh well, no matter. :P
On the Day's Agenda:
ITEM #1
Concurrent to previous items posted below, I've recently been adding Johnny Cash songs to my repertoire. Not always played in the STYLE of Cash, but Cash songs, nonetheless.
- Folsom Prison Blues (+ Ballroom Blitz by the Sweet)
- Long Black Veil (a la the Band; Cash's version's nice, but not near dour enough)
- Cocaine Blues, added by popular request during gig evenings.
ITEM #2
I've recently re-discovered the Illustrious and Free online multiplayer FPS, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, which had been planned as an expansion to RTCW a while back, but subsequently released as a free, standalone version of the game for Multiplayer only. No bots, no single-player story; just a lot of teamwork and WW2 ass-kickin'.
The most interesting part of this game (arguable) is that it has room to be modded FURTHER. In fact, small and large mods have been released for the past 2 years at least, and some of them are beginning to reach a state of gaming nirvana, IMHO. I'm recommending True Combat: Elite as one of those mods. If you're up for a game or more, message me (larrylooch@gmail.com) via email or googletalk, and we'll do lunch.... at 25 paces.
ITEM #3
Funny and Interesting ideas for cartoon panels have been occurring to me, lately. As a result, I'm taking extensive notes on characters and story ideas. If and when anything comes of these, I'll be making announcements on this blog, but they'll be posted here, first. Keep yer eyes open, Luh!
ITEM #4
Mentioning ESR's site the other day wasn't a chance occurrence; I've long been a fan of his writing, especially since I unreservedly share many of his views on politics and personal freedoms. I think in my admittedly Canadian experience, we have lost (assuming we ever had) an appreciation for the ideas and ideals behind true responsible government, namely, governing your world, for yourself, and no-one else (with the rights and responsibilities it entails). I truly feel that my life's experience, as a newfoundlander, has led me to this belief (call it an overdeveloped appreciation) and in my least generous moments, I have to accord the quebecois the same innate sense and appreciation for the fragile flower they hold. There is a canadian libertarian party and many provincial ones; there is none here in my province, but I'm interested in meeting others of the same political persuasion. Contact info was above.... :P
ITEM #5
Perhaps at odds (well, there's a connection... you'd have to REALLY dig into the following recommended artist to see why, I think) with ITEM #4, I've also been re-introducing myself to the works of U. Utah Philips, a living legend in his own time, and one of the last stunning survivors of the hobo days long gone in the continental US of A. He's not much for pigeonholing and classification for its sake alone (that smacks of the Man, for gods sake) but he applies a lot of terms to himself, perhaps in an attempt to translate the language that is Utah for the benefit of the rest of us, poor poor "marks" that we are. Just remember: anarchy isn't just nihilism, politically speaking. ; )
With that, I move we adjourn for more coffee and some light web-browsing
(and perhaps, TC:E!!)
Until later, my droogs.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Happy Paddy's Day!
For those in the know:
Kelly's Pub, 12 noon to 5 PM, featurin' my alter ego. This is a live, 5 hour set of Irish (and similarly flavoured) music, in honour of St. Patrick's Day and all. In the later PM, I've also been booked to appear UPSTAIRS at Kelly's from 7 PM onward. That's a special, just-added second show, not 5 hours, not all Irish (I presume) and more of the by-request feeling. ; )
Kelly's Pub, 12 noon to 5 PM, featurin' my alter ego. This is a live, 5 hour set of Irish (and similarly flavoured) music, in honour of St. Patrick's Day and all. In the later PM, I've also been booked to appear UPSTAIRS at Kelly's from 7 PM onward. That's a special, just-added second show, not 5 hours, not all Irish (I presume) and more of the by-request feeling. ; )
Thursday, March 16, 2006
I Could Write a Novel, But...
...if this is difficult to read, use CTRL + + to see stuff easier (and assuming, of course, you're using Firefox.
So I dunno where to begin, even. I stopped blogging for a day, and it turned into months. Such is life, yes indeed.
I have too much to add at once, and its not exactly pleasant reading, so: A fresh start, a new stylesheet, and perhaps I'll even start learning to code the beggars.
I've also been spending mucho-time on Eric S. Raymond's blog for my own good. The next thing you know, I'll give it all up for politics.
The Joys Of Modern Life, continued at some later date.
So I dunno where to begin, even. I stopped blogging for a day, and it turned into months. Such is life, yes indeed.
I have too much to add at once, and its not exactly pleasant reading, so: A fresh start, a new stylesheet, and perhaps I'll even start learning to code the beggars.
I've also been spending mucho-time on Eric S. Raymond's blog for my own good. The next thing you know, I'll give it all up for politics.
The Joys Of Modern Life, continued at some later date.
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