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Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag |
I got this sketch at the first annual Emerald City Comicon in Feb 2003. Like some artists, Kathleen didn't feel like attempting to draw a character she'd never drawn before, so she did an Archie character in a mermaid suit. by Tegan at 8:38 PM Seattle time - Permalink
How exactly does Robin draw like that? Doesn't the cat wiggle? Cat hairs on the artwork? by Tegan at 6:16 PM Seattle time - Permalink
I answered the call for reviewers on Monitor Duty, and was sent this book. In the interests of full disclosure, Scott McCullar, who is involved in the book, is a friend of mine, so I was expecting to like it anyway. The book is available at Shooting Star Comics. Overall, a very strong anthology with a lot of good stories in it. Recommended. by Tegan at 8:35 AM Seattle time - Permalink
Farscape [1-19]: Nerve: Continuity strikes... and this is part one of a two episode story, to boot! Very daring of Crichton to take the risks he took. Very nice of Chiana to actually accomplish the mission without him. But I really have to wonder what is going to happen next. It was interesting how the continuity wasn't just from the last issue, but from a slightly earlier one also. I mostly enjoyed this one. Looking forward to seeing the next episode, of course. That's what motivates me to exercise... the desire to see the next episode. After I finish this season I think I'll start the next season of Farscape instead of going on to Buffy as I originally planned. by Tegan at 10:32 PM Seattle time - Permalink
Smallville [4-02]: Gone: Well, that plotline was resolved much faster than I expected it to be resolved. I'm not sure I like it, either. The thought that Lois in this universe couldn't connect Clark to Superman is laughable, by the way. She didn't only see him without his glasses, she also saw "little Clark" as she put it. Not a great episode, but certainly watchable. That's naked Clark in two episodes in a row... will they make it three? by Tegan at 2:30 PM Seattle time - Permalink
I had a really, really bad week. I didn't pay attention to what I ate, and I didn't get my full exercising in. I expected the result to be worse on the weigh-in, but it's bad enough. I need to do better this week. by Tegan at 8:41 AM Seattle time - Permalink
Seems like a few folks hadn't heard about the Halloween Ashcans I mentioned in my first review for this week. Here's the scoop. If you have a July/Sep Previews magazine, they are on page 2 as a series of "featured items". It might be too late to preorder, but check with your retailer. They are supposed to come in bundles of 25. The codes are: Yes, that's basically the first, second, and third items from the July order form. For some reason, I just assumed that after last year everyone would know about the ashcan giveaways. I mean, heck, didn't everyone know that is why my husband keeps commenting that he wants to eat my brains? by Tegan at 6:09 PM Seattle time - Permalink
DC: The New Frontier #6 (Of 6): Within the first couple of pages, I knew what role Aquaman was going to play in this issue. And I was right. I won't say that this was predictable overall, but bits of it were. That did not detract from it at all. It was a fun ride. And I really like Aquaman in this book. by Tegan at 10:00 AM Seattle time - Permalink
The Batman: Traction: Ah. Bane. Is there really anything more that need be said about this one? Let's see... nice batbot. Nice to get a little more of this version of Alfred's history. Bane was about what I've expect from him in his first appearance. Overall, ok, but nothing special. Three episodes in, and I'm still definitely just lukewarm to this show. Vagabond Vol 2: Young and reckless, Takezo is covered in violence due to the insanity of the battlefield. In this volume, he's brought back to his senses with a little help from an old friend and a new one. The book is pretty gory, but there's a reason for it. Everything in the book serves the story. I still don't see this guy becoming the "most renowned samurai of all time", but that's why I'm reading the story. by Tegan at 7:28 PM Seattle time - Permalink
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: I haven't been overall impressed with the movie adaptations of the Harry Potter books. They aren't awful, but they compress the stories enough to be annoying. So I really wasn't expecting all that much from the third movie. And I got about what I was expecting. The "character" of Hogwarts itself was much better in this movie than in previous ones, with Hagrid's hut actually being out of the way and down near the woods, as described in the books. The landscape matched what I imagined when I first read the books better than the first two movies. The characters were as good as ever, but the story itself was compressed as usual to fit it into a movie. I dread the movie of the next book. I'm still waiting for the definitive mini-series to be made in a couple of decades. In the meantime, this was ok. Nothing special. by Tegan at 9:29 AM Seattle time - Permalink
Gordon finds himself addicted to Firefox, partly in thanks to my reviews of it. I noted that my mom is still using the security issue laden IE when I visited her last night, and I recommended switching to Firefox. Mom, the link is here, and it's worth changing over. Firefox is faster, more compliant with HTML standards, and more secure. There are still some very poorly designed websites that require IE, but use Firefox for your main browsing. It's much, MUCH better. by Tegan at 9:46 PM Seattle time - Permalink
Bigfoot! The True Story of Apes in America by Loren Coleman. Do I believe in Bigfoot? Depends on what you mean. If by "Bigfoot" you mean some terrifying creature of the night that is superhumanly intelligent, attacks people, and has an affinity for UFOs, no. If you mean some sort of unknown North American primate, yes. There have been way too many sightings, consistent over the years, for me to think that there isn't something there. The "what" of that something evades us, but I figure there is definitely more to it than a bunch of pranksters. After all, Bigfoot sightings go back hundreds of years. Before reading this book I had done some very slight research, enough to know what not to say when talking about Bigfoot, but not much more. This book was written for people like me, who have little or no knowledge of the mystery, but are interested in learning a bit more. by Tegan at 6:15 PM Seattle time - Permalink
Here are two more books sent to me by Atomeka to review for you. by Tegan at 8:55 AM Seattle time - Permalink
So one thing I did today while I was out and about was donate blood. Let me tell you about my donating blood. I've had some very bad experiences with it. I passed out my very first time, and have nearly passed out twice since. I once got a first-time nurse who turned my inside-right elbow into a giant bruise and had to give up and let another person draw from my left arm. I have small veins and often end up being poked in both arms before they can find one that will work. by Tegan at 10:25 PM Seattle time - Permalink
Been gone all day because they turned off the water to our house. Here's some thoughts I collected both before and after my return. Garrett tells us about a hike and some artwork in an unexpected place. He also points out that Mt St Helens is waking up. One of my more vivid childhood memories is when she originally blew her top. by Tegan at 8:15 PM Seattle time - Permalink
Here's another book that was sent to me to review from AIT/Planet Lar. Thanks again, Larry! by Tegan at 7:36 AM Seattle time - Permalink
And very happy birthday wishes to Amanda! by Tegan at 3:23 PM Seattle time - Permalink
Farscape [1-15]: Durka Returns: Rygel's worst nightmare walks onto Moya, along with a new member for the crew. This one fascinated me because I'd seen pictures of Chiana before, but this was the first time I saw her in action. An interesting story that leaves some questions unanswered, including the important question that Crichton asks Chiana right at the very end. There was also the disturbing aspect of mind control and memory alteration in this one. by Tegan at 11:42 AM Seattle time - Permalink
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