Monthly Archives: February 2018

Hokum If You Got ‘Em

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Nathan

The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls, by Emilie Autumn – I believe I obtained this as a free eBook, which is good because I hear it was previously only available in an expensive and barely edited hardcover. I understand Emilie … Continue reading →

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Orgodemir or Bust

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Nathan

It was over a year ago that I started playing the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VII, and now I’m finished. Well, finished the main game, anyway. I know there’s some bonus post-game content, like a dungeon where you can … Continue reading →

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Mostly Mozart

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Nathan

I think it’s about time I write another movie review post, and I’ll start it out by mentioning a few movies I watched a while ago but DIDN’T write about at the time. Due to improper Netflix queue maintenance, we … Continue reading →

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Gotta Nuke Something

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Nathan

It seems that the Trump administration is determined to bring back the Cold War and its arms race, only this time they’re on the same side as Russia. Or are they? I’ve been trying to get through my old e-mail, … Continue reading →

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Disney Does Dali

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Nathan

Mickey and Donald: The Persistence of Mickey – The lead story in this volume is based on the real-life collaboration between Walt Disney and Salvador Dali. They worked on an animated short called Destino, but due to cost issues, all … Continue reading →

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Guinevere Out of Control

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Nathan

Arthurian literature hasn’t often been kind to Arthur’s wife Guinevere, presenting her as having an ongoing affair with his favorite knight, sometimes even goading him into it when he doesn’t really want to go against the king. It’s pretty much … Continue reading →

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There Are No Coincidences, But Sometimes the Pattern Is More Obvious

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Nathan

Jollity Farm: The Official Story of the Bonzos in Their Own Words, by Bob Carruthers, edited by David Christie – The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band is one that I didn’t get into until later in life (well, okay, my thirties), … Continue reading →

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