Archive of entries posted on 10th October 2014

Now I Can’t Unsee It

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Saw an article titled “Why Does Star Trek’s Dr. McCoy Wear a Pinky Ring?“, and thought the accompanying picture was photoshopped as a gag:

I mean, I’ve probably seen every single ST:TOS episode a dozen times in my life and never noticed this before.

But yeah. It’s there.

Here’s a McCoy “Best Of” montage so you can check it yourself. Easier to spot in some places than others, but it’s there.


[Great Bones McCoy Lines Part 1]

Anyway, Neatorama has the story behind it.

The Next Stage for Frank J.

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I’ve been kind of neglectful of this blog as of late. Actually, it kind of reminds me of what happened with the pets after SarahK and I got small kids. Well, I’ve had less time to write, and I’ve been trying to focus what little writing time I’ve had on some side project such as my books and my fiction writing. I wish I had more time to come up with some good blog posts, but it hasn’t been in the cards.

And now something big has happened. I’m finally giving up my day job as an engineer to be a full-time writer, as I’ve accepted a position at Emergent Order. You probably know them from the Kaynes/Hayek rap battle and the recent Kronies cartoons. They are an extremely talented group of people, and I am very honored they want me as part of their team. I am beyond excited to see what we can make together.

I’m also a bit scared. I’m now going to use the same part of my brain that came up with the Nuke the Moon essay and the Rumsfeld Strangler to financially support my family. Of course, anything worth doing is going to make you at least a little bit scared.

So what does this mean for the blog? I don’t know. In the least, I’m going to be very busy the next few weeks getting ready for the move to Austin, Texas. But I just wanted you to know that even if I’m not super active at the blog, I am out there writing (I also have a new book out next month and my first novel later this year). And I really want to thank all you blog readers for all your support through the years. It’s taken me places I wouldn’t even have imagined.

Random Thoughts: Star Wars, Millennials, and Moving to Texas

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I remember the kids in the audience for Episode 1 loved Jar Jar Binks, so shouldn’t there be adults now who admit to liking him?

It doesn’t seem like he’s like the Ewoks – remembered fondly by those who were kids at the time they first saw the movie.

Disney should release definitive Star Wars in HD with original editions for 4-6 and blank discs for 1-3.

“We can all get free lunches if we go around breaking windows.” -Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman

To me, social issues are the most important issues, which is why I do my best to keep them away from politicians and the government.

Literally, the best thing we can do for Millennials is constantly make fun of them to break their unwarranted self-esteem.

Glad so much attention is being paid to Bill Maher and Ben Affleck debating Islam. Those are the two people who will probably solve things.

Did a very scary thing today: Gave 2 weeks notice to my engineering job which I enjoy. I’m moving to Austin, TX, to be a hipster/writer.

Very exciting opportunity has come up. And SarahK is a native Texan, so she’ll tell me how to behave. Hope Wendy Davis is a good governor.

So used to forcing out my writing in wee hours of the morning, don’t know what I’ll do with a full day. More time to stare at a blank page.

I’m going to be working as a writer for Emergent Order. You probably know them from the Kronies cartoons and the Keynes/Hayek rap battle.

They are a very talented group, and I can’t wait to see what we can make together.

I’m really honored they believe in me this much to hire me on full time. This is really crazy, and I can hardly believe it.

This is also very scary. I’m now going to be financially supporting my family using the part of my brain that came up with Nuke the Moon.

I’ll have to work on being a Texan. Is the emphasis on the “yee” or the “haw”?

And being a creative type in Austin, I’ll have to work on being cool. Like wearing bow ties and fezes.

Yes, I’m the kind of cool that makes obscure Doctor Who references.