Sometimes Having to Explain It Just Makes It Funnier

Ardellis | November 28, 2008

Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Rick Rolled the Macy’s Parade yesterday.
You should have seen my in-laws’ expressions when I burst into hysterics.

Uncle Forry

Ardellis | November 16, 2008

As you may already know, the word about the blogosphere these last few days is that Forrest J. Ackerman is fighting pneumonia as well as congestive heart failure, and we don’t know how much longer he’ll be with us. Fans and friends (and armies of folks consider themselves both) are sending him cards, letters, and [...]

What We Used to Read

Ardellis | November 11, 2008

Via Elizabeth Bear. Yes, I am in fact several weeks behind in reading some of my favorite blogs. It’s been a busy life.
MGK Versus His Adolescent Reading Habits
MGK Versus His Adolescent Reading Habits, Part Two
It’s only side-splittingly funny because it’s true. I say this despite my lingering fondness for most of the books on that [...]

The Language of Stephen Fry

Ardellis | November 9, 2008

I’ve always loved Stephen Fry. Nothing against Hugh Laurie, of course, but given the choice between the two, I’m afraid I’ve always favored Fry. Perhaps because he’s always been a bit drier, a bit smoother, a bit more, well, quintessentially British in my eyes than his former partner-in-comedy. And this opinion, I promise you, dates [...]

The Essential Avon

Ardellis | November 8, 2008

Ah, Kerr Avon. In all his snarky, self-centered glory!

A Beautiful Day

Ardellis | November 5, 2008

For some reason, I seem to be in a very good mood this morning.

Election Day!

Ardellis | November 4, 2008

No, I haven’t been talking a lot about politics lately. Partly, that’s because I haven’t been blogging as much as I ought. Mea culpa. But if you’ve been reading me for any length of time, you can probably guess which way I’m voting.
I’m interested to see how the Massachusetts ballot questions roll out. How many [...]

Doctor Who on BBC Radio 7

Ardellis | November 1, 2008

Eight and Lucie are back! Yay! If you’re a fan of Top Gear, like I am, you’ll get an extra kick out of last week’s adventure, Max Warp. Quick, though. It’s only available for a few more hours.
Tomorrow’s episode, Brave New Town, will be online after it’s been broadcast, through all of next week.
BBC Radio [...]