Dresden, Wizard

I stated previously that I may post reviews of The Dresden Files books here some time ago.  Since then, I’ve read four of them and just started the fifth.  So I’m thinking I should make good on my previously implied intent.  This, however, is not going to be that review.  I will collect my thoughts on each one and review them separately in due time. Read more “Dresden, Wizard”

Just What the Doctor Ordered

My family rocks.

With new episodes of most of the shows I watch on hiatus seemingly until Spring, I’ve been dwindling my backlog of DVR fare as of late.  But luckily just before our trip south, I noticed that BBC America was rerunning the latest season of Doctor Who – a show I have not followed nearly as closely as I’d like to.  So when I got home I had a nice array of episodes to watch – some I had already half-scene, but many I missed. Read more “Just What the Doctor Ordered”

That’s It! I Know What We’re Going to Do Today!

I must proselytize about a certain kids’ show – Phineas & Ferb.  As a parent of a pre-schooler and a toddler and as an owner of a television (and avid enthusiast), I find myself spending a decent amount of time watching shows with my children.  Of course I try to limit the quantity and so we aim for quality of entertainment in what we watch.  As a conscientious parent, I have to be aware of what they watch – I wouldn’t want my kids getting the wrong ideas or messages from television (like that sponges are really dish sponge-shaped and live in pineapples).  The downside of this process is the mind-numbing effect that some of these shows have on adults (I won’t name names, but one such show rhymes with Bora the Bexplorer).  So when a show comes along that is entertaining for all ages without crossing any questionable lines, it is like panning for gold and finding a full bar. Read more “That’s It! I Know What We’re Going to Do Today!”

The Shadow Has Passed

So Heroes … I’m still not happy about this eclipse mini-arc.  It doesn’t really make sense that their powers turned off during the eclipse.  It doesn’t really make sense that the eclipse lasted as long as it did.  It doesn’t really make sense that some things could happen as quickly as they did in the context of this timeframe.  It was not a bad conclusion to the arc – there were some scenes that I really enjoyed – but I hope in the long run this mini-arc will end up glossed over for a return to better drama. Read more “The Shadow Has Passed”

Not Long Ago …

It has begun!  If there is no other benefit of parenthood, it is being able to expose your children to whatever memes you like (and hope that they ascribe to them as well).  In this fashion, my daughter listens to alternative music, likes comic book super heroes, and quotes her favorite shows in conversation.  And this past weekend, I’ve initiated what I consider a sacred rite of passage – Star Wars. Read more “Not Long Ago …”