We all have those voices in our heads, that tell us we’re a disappointment, that tell us our work is insignificant. That it’s not good enough, it takes too long, it’s too hard. But when times are tough, we need tough dreams. But real dreams, not lies. Stella Gibson- The Fall
Muse of the Day
Do you know the big problem with a disguise, Mr. Holmes? However hard you try, it's always a self-portrait. Irene Adler, Sherlock
Weird at Work Wednesday: Cosplay, Two Villians and an Anti-Hero.
Last weekend I attended Heroes Con here in Charlotte, NC. I'm writing a full post on that later this week, but for now I can say that I was amazed as usual by the cosplayers in attendance. Not just by the amount of time, attention, and love that they put into their costumes, but the... Continue Reading →
Muse of the Day
This is a black hole. It consumes matter, sucks it in, and crushes it beyond existence. When I first heard that, I thought that's evil in its most pure. Something that drags you in, crushes you, makes you nothing. Alice Morgan, Luther
Strange Events: June 19th – 25th French Noir, Women Wrestlers, and Picasso
Every week I look for new shows, movies, and documentaries to enjoy after work during the week. I try to narrow it down from the high volume of entertainment available to a range of things with a strange twist to them. I also try to keep an eye out for astronomical events, and other interesting... Continue Reading →
Strange Acoustics: You Don’t Own Me
You Don't Own Me was originally recorded by Leslie Gore in 1963 when she was only 17 years old. At the time, the defiant song inspired young women, and is seen as one of the early influences of the Women's Liberation Movement. There have been several successful covers of the song, most recently by Grace,... Continue Reading →
Muse of the Day
Don't let anybody tell you different, man: The main goal in life careerwise should always be to try to get paid to simply be yourself. Kevin Smith
