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My New Favorite Christmas Special
...because it's not Christmas without the surf guitar sounds of Dick Dale. Seriously. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you can see this, that means you're reading this in a feed reader...
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THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN LIVES - A Review
To be completely honest, I'm not quite sure how to feel about The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?, the documentary which focuses on the unmade Tim Burton/Nicholas Cage 1990s Superman film.On...
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Mondays with Columbo: AN EXERCISE IN FATALITY
I'm going to say this once: Robert Conrad should be receiving the kind of ironic respect that is showered on William Shatner.You know - a guy who has a well-defined image, who doesn't take himself too...
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I've Been Published! LEGENDS OF NEW PULP
Just in time for the holidays....my short story 'Pather has been published in the Legends of New Pulp anthology published by Airship 27 Productions.I'm particularly proud because Legends is a benefit...
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Some Holiday Thoughts & Videos
As you can probably gather from my absence, things have been rather busy...but Mom's health issues will do that to me.Things since October have been...a blur. A whirlwind of experiences which have...
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Doctor Who: THE HUSBANDS OF RIVER SONG (Review)
Doctor Who Christmas specials are....well, a bit of a tough call. They're not meant to be part of the regular "season" (although last year's Last Christmas provided a nice coda), so there is greater...
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Where Stories Come From: LEGENDS OF NEW PULP FICTION
You've probably all read the news about my appearance in the Legends of New Pulp benefit anthology....and the story behind the story is one that's very complicated. A bit "writey-whitey, typey-wipey",...
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RIP - Lemmy of Motorhead
Was a bit dismayed to hear that Lemmy, lead singer/bassist of Motorhead, has passed away.Part of my disbelief is due to his indomitable approach to touring, playing, and living the "rock and roll...
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Some Closing Thoughts on 2015
If there's one thing I can say about 2015 with full confidence, it's this:2015 was the year when light started breaking through the darkness in my life.I've written before about how a friend's untimely...
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Blog THIS, Pal: 2015 In Review
It's become a yearly tradition for Blog THIS, Pal! - I wish I could remember who started it. (I think pal Roger, but I could be sorely mistaken).But it's a great way for me to generate some content and...
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Endings At the Beginning of the Year
Last night: a phone call from a relative - the kind of relative who is more an infrequent Facebook friend - revealed some bad news.My aunt, cousin, and his two kids were in an auto accident. The kids...
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Think Anaxar's Got It Rough? A Review of CHAOS ON THE BRIDGE
With all the brouhaha around Paramount suing producers of the Star Trek fan film Axanar (and you betcha I'm going to be writing about that), it's easy to forget that Star Trek - like any other...
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Finally saw STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
Couldn't embed it, but click here for an appropriate review (Note - crank up the sound for this one. Also, slightly edited to include trailer)++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you can...
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David Bowie - A Tribute
Upon reading news of David Bowie's passing, I'll have to admit that I was a bit in disbelief.First, he has a new album & video out....but of course, he had been ill for awhile.My introduction with...
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Kicking Off 2016 With Online Shenanigans
Despite being busy the past few months (with both family illness and my aunt's sudden death), I have managed to maintain some creative momentum. Once again, in an effort to both maintain my blog and...
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Comics I'm Reading: SQUADRON SUPREME # 1
Quite honestly, it's been awhile since I've allowed myself the pleasure of reading comics on the regular basis. (Mostly, budgetary - if I have to choose between comics and Ramen noodles, well...)But...
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A Quote to Carry With You Tomorrow
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you can see this, that means you're reading this in a feed reader - why not visit the blog at blogthispal.blogspot.com? (Be sure to avoid...
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Mondays with Columbo: THE CONSPIRATORS
"This far....and no farther"The Conspirators was the final episode of Columbo's seventh - and final - season on NBC. It's also a real gem of an episode in as much as Columbo faces off against someone...
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Comics I've Read: Dynamite's MASKS 2
You know, it seems like only yesterday I was declaring Dynamite's first Masks series"a near-perfect pulp comic." Of course, as it progressed Masks became rather disappointing, moving from strength to...
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I'm Not Sure What's Sadder
The fact that this was once sold to kids and adolescents everywhere.......or the fact that I would have worn something like this in high school.Seriously.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
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