Reality Amuck Tumbles

I swear, it was broken when I found it.

[tovias]

The Great Wave - Google Arts & Culture

Katsushika Hokusai, a Japanese printmaker who died in 1849 aged nearly 90, is one of those artists whose long, impressive career has come to be known for...

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Cubs Win - Revisited, A look back at that happy thing that happened. File this under “old news” if you must but suffer an old man’s tears of joy one more time.

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First chili of the season. We will see how it turns out in 4 hours.

[micdotcom]

Watch: George Takei sends a message in Spanish about how we can defeat Trump

[wilwheaton]

George is doing such important work right now. I’m so grateful he’s speaking out.

[wibblywobblymusicstuff]

AMERICAN GODS TRAILER HOLY SHIT reblog if you agree

[neil-gaiman]

Yup.

[silentorchidstudio]

I almost forgot! There were so many amazing costumes, I just couldn’t take pictures of them all as I was busy with my booth, but here is one I just had to! It’s Kolchak, the Night Stalker! He said I was one of only a few to recognize him. (The show is on Netflix and you should all watch it if you like supernatural mysteries!) #tidewatercomicon #costume #cosplay #kolchak #thenightstalker #carlkolchak

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It was awesome when people recognized me at the convention. I love that when I searched for Kolchak on tumblr this morning the first pic I found was this one! awesome start of the day.

#tidewatercomicon #cosplay #kolchak #realityamuck #silentorchidstudio

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It Couldn't Happen Here

It Couldn’t Happen Here

Since starting my obsession with Kolchak a few months ago I have watched the original telefilms and every episode of the series multiple times. I have read review sites, commentaries, behind the scenes interviews, and countless short stories. I’ve even listened to a podcast that presented the characters in an audio drama and the for the most part no one has gotten the character right since the…

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Kolchak's Coming Back... In Style!

Don't Look Now Baby But Kolchak's Coming Back... In Style!

I recently rediscovered a show from the 1970s that I loved when I was younger, Kolchak: The Night Stalker. I’m not sure what sparked my current interest/obsession sometime late last year or early this year but I searched out and found the original Kolchak TV movies “The Night Stalker” and “The Night Strangler” on YouTube. I was quite pleased to find that all twenty episodes were available on Netf…

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And the Stars Look Very Different Today

David Bowie Remembered "And the Stars Look Very Different Today"

It goes without saying that 2016 started off on a somber note. I will admit here and now that I was never a huge fan of David Bowie’s music. That’s not meant to be a criticism in any way it’s just that I’ve never been a big fan of music in general throughout my life. When I heard his music I enjoyed it but it was never something I sought out. Up until a few weeks ago I could probably name more of…

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The Girl Who Was Super

The Girl Who Was Super

A few months ago I started a blog post where I reviewed the new Supergirl series on the CBS television network. It has taken me this long to come back around to caring enough to finish it today. I was really excited to see this series begin as it comes from the minds of the creators of The Flash (Tuesdays on the CW). It goes without saying that The Flashis my favorite superhero television show of…

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I don’t live in a world with hoverboards, flying cars, or World Series winning Cubs.  I do, however, live in a world where @neil-gaiman reblogs @wilwheaton on tumblr and that makes it a little better. (granted the other stuff would be nice too, but I take what I can get)

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Just the Articles

Just the Articles, Ben remembers his history with Playboy.

On a hot summer day long ago on the farm I was tasked with the chore of cleaning out the hay loft to make room for the new season’s hay bails. The tin roof of the barn magnified the already stifling heat to a level approaching what I could only compare to Hell in the tourist season. The accumulated dust of decades of disuse clung to my sweat-drenched skin and all I could think about was jumping…

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Flying the W

Many people who follow my social media feeds may have noticed several posts recently concerning the current Major League Baseball playoffs, specifically how the Chicago Cubs are doing. Many people may be surprised that I follow any sports much less get excited about a teams chances to win the playoffs. Part of this may be due to the fact that the last time the Cubs were in the postseason we had…

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The Dread Gazebo of Writing

The Dread Gazebo of Writing

I recently read about Neil Gaiman’s writing shed. Almost as soon as I had read about the deluxe gazebo on Mr. Gaiman’s property I found a link to a blog post titled, “You do not need Neil Gaiman’s gazebo.” That stung a little.

As many of my regular readers and friends know, I am an easily distractible person and I get distracted by the oddest things. At the same time I occasionally become…

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Heritage of Hate?

I only ask that this piece be read in full before commenting.

“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

-Abraham Lincoln

These were words that I memorized as a child. Words spoken by Abraham Lincoln on a Thursday afternoon in November of 1863 as he dedicated…

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[neil-gaiman]

Is there much of a point in reading books that you're just going to forget as soon as you finish it?

I don’t know.  Is there any point in having a life that you’re just going to forget as soon as you finish it?

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Unsung Hero

Ben continues his obsession with the Harry Potter Universe. Much like our readers we also hope he recovers soon and thank you for staying around as he works through this difficult time. 

The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches… born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies… and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark…

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