Monday, May 20, 2002
I just finished watching a bootleg of Laputa: Castle in the Sky. It was a fantastic film, but I didn’t like it as much as other Miyazaki films. I’m betting this is just my own experience and preference talking here; if I’d seen Laputa before the rest of Miyazaki’s films, I’d probably count it as one of my favorite Miyazaki movies. Oh, and I’ve finally released a new version of Juggler.
Friday, May 17, 2002
I’ve joined the mailing list for Cosmoe, yet another alternative operating system. Why? Because, I’ve realized, I’m fascinated by alternative operating systems. I’m not trying to get away from Windows per se (not anymore, at least); I just have a lot of fun downloading and trying out little niche operating systems, and participating in their communities. Cosmoe, frex, has a nice little e-mail list. It’s downright fun.
Thursday, May 16, 2002
Coooooool. A Gundam MMORPG is in development. You’ll be able to buy a house on any Side, buy a Mobile Suit, vote in elections, and of course, fight other Mobile Suits (and in so doing, wipe out other players’ houses). Anyone in the world will be able to play.
Tuesday, May 14, 2002
I just saw Metropolis (the anime version), which goes down as one of the greatest animated films I’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, it’s one of those films that can’t be easily described or quantified. I’ve never seen anything quite like it, and probably never will. It’s beautiful, engaging, complex, and direct. The plot is simple but that lets you sink your teeth right into the complexities of the issues […]
Tuesday, May 14, 2002
I just saw Metropolis (the anime version), which goes down as one of the greatest animated films I’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, it’s one of those films that can’t be easily described or quantified. I’ve never seen anything quite like it, and probably never will. It’s beautiful, engaging, complex, and direct. The plot is simple but that lets you sink your teeth right into the complexities of the issues […]
Tuesday, May 14, 2002
I just saw Metropolis (the anime version), which goes down as one of the greatest animated films I’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, it’s one of those films that can’t be easily described or quantified. I’ve never seen anything quite like it, and probably never will. It’s beautiful, engaging, complex, and direct. The plot is simple but that lets you sink your teeth right into the complexities of the issues […]
May 13, 2002
I accomplished none of the things in my regular schedule tonight, but then, I did other things, instead. I went to dinner with my Mom for Mother’s Day, cleaned house, and re-organized all my files. All in all, that’s pretty good. My filing system was inadequate. I had categories for storing paperwork for the mid- and long-term, but nothing for short-term bills and correspondence that I want to respond to quickly. Tonight, with some able help from my Dad, I finally […]
Sunday, May 12, 2002
Our weekend in Front Royal went well. My parents and I spent a couple of days at a B&B, which was relaxing and enjoyable. I just got back from watching Spider-man, which I enjoyed. It wasn’t absolutely incredible, but it was a solid film. I’m trying to come up with a positive way of putting this, which gets across my feeling that the film was competently made without being as jaw-dropping as, for example, […]
Thursday, May 9, 2002
I just did something very odd. I added to my budget USD $10 per month for webcomics. Webcomics should be supported. I think the only way I’m going to actually get off my butt and give these amazing artists some payback is by setting aside some cash every month just for them. I just sent $5 to Tailsteak. Now I have to figure out where to send the other $5 this month.
Wednesday, May 8, 2002
Click the poll, people. There have to be more than three people reading this page. Blue Monday cover art I received and read Blue Monday: The Kids Are Alright yesterday. This would be an American-made, independent, manga-style comic book about a teen girl and her quest for tickets to an Adam Ant concert, among other adolescent things. It’s a tad low-brow in its overt sexiness and language, but there’s […]