October 2002

Trick or Treat!

31 October 2002

Why, what clever little costumes you are wearing! Are you looking for treats tonight? I’ve got some candy for you, sure, come over this way. There are stories, and music, and some pictures, too. Oh, is it dark in there? I’m sorry, the light must’ve burned out. Go ahead, I’m sure it’s safe… step right [...]

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Fear

30 October 2002

At work today I walked away from my desk for a few minutes to check a server. When I returned there was a message from my alarm company saying there was a break-in at my house, and to call them at once. I called them back immediately, whereupon they put me on hold forever—okay, ten [...]

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If only there were basements in Miami

30 October 2002

This next tune goes out to all the alienated revenge-seeking kids of the world. It’s by notorious Canadian freak-rockers The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, and it’s called Big Robot Dinosaur. Dad’s working on something special down in the basement I yelled goodbye as I headed out to wait for the bus At school it’s [...]

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She blinded me with Science!

29 October 2002

When I was a wee slip of a lad, I wanted to be a scientist. I had all manner of How & Why books, and by age eight I had the periodic table memorized. (It wasn’t all that difficult, as there weren’t as many elements back then.) Of course, by now that information is lost [...]

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Extension

28 October 2002

By request I am extending the deadline for contest entries for another day. Share/Bookmark

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Last day for contest entries!

28 October 2002

So far I have one graphic entry, and two stories. Thank you, Jena, Susan, and Micky! If anyone else wants a chance at the prize (US$30) I need to get your submission tonight. Share/Bookmark

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Raccoon coat

27 October 2002

I only attended college for a short time, but I managed to pack quite a bit of weirdness into those few months: the story of Shalmaneser; the Haunted Elevator; the first performances of my compositions; getting injected with experimental drugs. Some of these events were immediate in the effects, while others took a while to [...]

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Contest update

27 October 2002

So far I have received one entry for the Hallowe’en contest, and it’s a graphic. Writers, if you scribble something and send it in, there’s a good chance you’ll get $30 for your efforts. You have until Oct. 29, 2002, 12:01 AM to e-mail me your entry. Share/Bookmark

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No robbery yet…

26 October 2002

…but I am having car trouble. It appears to be something electrical, too. I’ve put a new battery in the beast; let’s hope that will solve the issue, or Hallowe’en will be cancelled for me for the third year running. Share/Bookmark

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A quickie

25 October 2002

Well, I had some time allocated to update today, but then technical difficulties (i.e., Blogger was hacked) intervened. It’s fixed now, but my window of opportunity has passed. Check back later tonight or this weekend. More Hallowe’en ghoulishness is on the way. Share/Bookmark

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