From Somewhere, Volume Two

People ask what I’m listening to and in case you don’t follow me on Twitter (although you really should), here’s a quick list of what I’m on to at the Moment- the one being now (moments subject to change rather frquently, as they do).

Flowbots- Survival Stories

Gorillaz- Plastic Beach

Broken Bells- Broken Bells

Corrine Bailey Rae- The Sea

David Bowie- Hunky Dory

The Soft Pack- The Soft Pack

and of course Big Star’s #1 Record, Radio City, and Third / Sister Lovers

The News Wheel. It never sleeps. However- its  typist tends to nod off a bit, though.

On today’s hit list: iTunes-now only slightly less annoying, New Product for your approval, Santa as you’ve never seen him before (and as you still might not), Bob Dylan’s holiday joy, the Waters of Mars US air date, and news on Top Gear Series 14 .

Updated and expanded upon as things become interesting / author has time … and it begins after the jump! (continue reading…)

Sometimes, the sensory overload of Science Fiction Conventions can overwhelm one to the point of making irrational judgements of fashion, or behavior. 

In an attempt to streamline and further make the Con going experience more enjoyable for all involved, I shall attempt-in this series of observational sketches- to exhume these lapses of reasoning. This, mind you, is being done in the name of education and science. Not to mention, for a cheap laugh.

Welcome, friends, to ConEtiquette. (continue reading…)

Wow. Both the Minstrels of Mayhem and New Order break up on the same weekend.