August 31, 2008

• What’s going on….

  Well, I went to the doctor and she said it was natural for some women to faint when they are sick the way I was. She said it was nothing to be concerned about, but gave me a slip to go get blood tests done. Now I just have to find the time to get myself to a hospital and let the bloodsuckers get to work. And at some point find the time to get myself to the gynecologist as well (I’m even less enthusiastic about that visit than the first). Can you tell I’m not overly fond of our medical professionals? Bleh… I have better things to spend my money on… like books!
  
  A. Lee Martinez has come out with a new book, Too Many Curses. He’s a master of humorous fantasy and scifi. His previous book, the Automatic Detective was about a sentient robot who, through a series of bizarre twists and alien machinations, ends up becoming a detective. I like his other books, Gil’s All Fright Diner and A Nameless Witch, very much too. His other book, In the Company of Ogres, was okay… but not my favorite. Martinez writes fantastical absurdity very well, but not in the same nonsensical vein as Pratchett or Robert Asprin. More like Harry Harrison’s Stainless Steel Rat books, I think… absurd but in a serious voice. Anyway, I highly recommend his books.
  
  Another recent purchase was kind of on a whim… Yokia Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide. It’s kind of a whose who of Japanese spooks and specters. It’s obvious that the writers took great pride in poking fun at the ghosts and ghoulies. Though most of the references are taken from movies instead of books, it’s still an interesting look at the supernatural in Japan. If Martinez’s books are too long for your tastes, the little articles on each Yokai in this books are sure to give you a chuckle.
  
  Speaking of Asian entertainment though, I caught part of the funniest kung fu movie ever on TNT the other night… Kung Fu Hustle. OMG! Hilarious. It’s like some unholy combination of kung fu, superhero, and mobster movie. So I went and bought a copy. Ha! If you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend it! And if you have seen it, you know what I’m talking about! lol
  
  In other news, I think my IPod stereo is dying. This sucks because I just spent $50 at the doctors and will probably spend at least that much for the bloodtests, if not more, much more.
  
  
  

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  Tattoo
  

  the webnovel so far…

  
  

  Chapter 1: Blood is Thicker
  

  Chapter 1.1 in which Glory is not mindful of the store
  Chapter 1.2 in which Glory is made to do something she would really rather not
  Chapter 1.3 in which Glory thinks she might be sick
  Chapter 1.4 in which Aaron makes a mistake
  Chapter 1.5 in which Glory is made to see the error of her ways
  Chapter 1.6 in which the circle remains unbroken

  Chapter 2: A Farewell to Arms
  

  Chapter 2.1 in which Aaron makes another mistake
  Chapter 2.2 in which Glory reflects on her path
  Chapter 2.3 in which we learn Aaron is not really a nice boy
  Chapter 2.4 in which Glory speculates on the holiness of salt
  Chapter 2.5 in which Glory learns of the necessity for upper body strength, but makes do with  what she has
  Chapter 2.6 in which Aaron tries to make amends, but is still pretty much an ass

  Chapter 3: Small Sacrifices
  

  Chapter 3.1 in which Glory is spat on, twice
  Chapter 3.2 in which a cop is threatened
  Chapter 3.3 in which someone is crying
  Chapter 3.4  in which there’s more to the moon than meets the eye
  Chapter 3.5  in which Glory comes face to face with an loony environmentalist
  Chapter 3.6 in which Glory gets turned around
  
  
  

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  August 31st
  

  
  In the Nigerian capitol of Lagos, masqueraders called Eyos wander the streets concealed in white robes, carrying long sticks. Each represents an individual family and symbolizes authority. A person crossing the path of an Eyo must remove his hat and shoes as a sign of respect. An offended Eyo will attack with its stick.
  
  
  

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  On the 14th day of Paopi, Horus receives the White Crown.
  
  
  

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  Birthday of Raymond Buckland who, with his first wife Rosemary, is credited with bringing Gardnerian Wicca is the USA.
  
  
  

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