I Mess With Texas, The Continuing Saga

Or, I've lost count how many times I've messed with Texas. The Mess With Texas Sign Mainly because I occasionally begin to think it might be OK down there, and then I remember: I've only ever really been to Austin. So I forget to pay attention. And then BS like this pops up. From the…

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No. 5!

We're No. 5! We're No. 5! (I'll take it.) Not to brag or nuthin', but "The Law & Order: SVU Unofficial Companion" is now No. 5 on Amazon's TV show book list! Hurrah! Thanks to everyone who bought one … or 10 … or 20 (hi, mom!) If you don't have one yet, why not?…

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Good news, bad news

So, it's been one of those days. On the good side, I now have a new story up on podcast at the wonderful Well Told Tales. It's called "Can't Keep a Dead Man Down," so please head on over there and comment on how much ya liked it. (Or not!) On the less good side,…

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The Eagle has landed

Proof of life So, remember roughly about a year ago, where you were? I remember where I was: Sweatin' up a storm in Ft. Lee, New Jersey and eatin' up the yummies on the set of "Law & Order: SVU" in between watching the filming, taking notes and interviewing cast members. Some of the most…

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Know how ….

Know how sometimes you want nothing more than a big tall cold glass of water from the fridge … and sometimes you just want a glass of ice with tap water poured over it? Taste buds are fickle things.

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Torchwood: Come on baby, light my fire

The Gang's All Here Am in the midst of Torchwood's "Children of Earth" quintilogy. Having a few thoughts here. Caveats: I'm far from an expert on Torchwood. I have seen approximately 5 episodes of season two, and no others. I have seen (I believe) all of the Capt. Jack Harkness episodes from "Doctor Who," and…

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Take the needle from the record

Thriller I had Thriller. Somewhere out there, 36 million (or thereabouts) did, or still do. I remember how it folded out in gatefold style (albums, folks, albums) to reveal Michael Jackson lounging in a white suit, black shirt (unbuttoned just slightly) and a tiger cub crawling on him. I can't say it was sexy, I…

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When smart people do stupid things

Are You F-ing Kidding Me? I seem to be surrounded by loved ones who, despite college degrees and a reasonable ability to dress themselves each morning, are doing the most godawful f-ing stupid things. First, I just had a visit from my friend Alan, who being English is about as bone-white as you can possibly…

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