2025 End of Year Goal Review
I have to admit, I did not do so well this year. To be fair, I did become anemic at the beginning of October and I had no energy for anything. At work, I would take a nap at lunch, …
Space for Everyone
This year, our Star Trek fan club, the U.S.S. Angeles https://ussangeles.org/ was invited to help decorate the Star Trek float in the Rose Parade. At 8:00 am on December 30th, we met in Pasadena where the floats are assembled. It’s …
Merry Christmas, Everyone
This week I’m just hoping that everyone had a Merry Christmas. I did, starting with a lot of baking. And Kris was my quality control supervisor. Last week, Vincent had already reviewed my new cookie recipe. We also had a …
The Blood Drive Where Everything Went Wrong
On Saturday, November 29th, we held the Loscon Blood Drive. It was called, “The Blood Drive at the end of the Hallway”. This was the second year Loscon was held at the LAX Hilton, and we’re still getting used to …
We Interrupt this Blog
So, yes, I did promise that I would blog about the blood drive where everything went wrong, but I got bigger news… I GOT A NEW (to me) CAR! Back in August, I was in an accident that totaled my …
Shot Down by a Stomach Bug
I’ve been in bed all day – except when I’m running off to the bathroom. That’s it. That was my day. See you next week. Dennis 298th blog completed. Second Steampunk novel: 17,747 words. Chapter Five done. Second …
My Award-Winning Wife
In addition to running the Loscon Blood Drive, Kris and I have also have run the Ice Cream Social for the past few years. But with the change of hotels, came changes to the Ice Cream Social. The Marriott would …
Getting Ready for Loscon
Next weekend is Loscon. Kris isn’t in the art show this year, but we still have to get ready for the Blood Drive. I’ve already got the flyer made, and it’s been up on the Loscon website for weeks. You …
One Last Stop
It’s funny how Facebook knows everything about you – LIKE WHERE YOU ARE! We spent a day in Perris, CA, after my niece’s and nephew-in-law’s (?) wedding. I was looking at Facebook and suddenly this post came up from Obieats. …
The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Annie
Oops, I guess I got two of my favorite weddings mixed up. Mine and Kris’ being my favorite. Actually, Sarah Jane had a wedding, but didn’t actually get married. You see the Trickster… and then the Doctor… well, long story. …