Monthly Archives for July 2008
The Underlying Sadness of “Harold and the Purple Crayon”
My oldest boy and I have been reading the 50th anniversary edition of “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson for a couple of nights now. It’s a nice hardback collection of four of the Harold stories and Noah … Continue reading
Operation Downfall, Part II
Continued from Part I. Downfall would have been the largest amphibious landing in history, including 42 aircraft carriers, 24 battleships, 400 destroyers and other ships. Fourteen U.S. divisions A division is a large military unit usually consisting of around ten … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Colonel Saul Tigh
Dear Colonel Tigh, Saul, we’ve known each other a long time at this point, you and I. I’ve been watching you intently for three and a half years as you’ve wrestled with the Ambrosia-drinkin’ and put-a-gun-to-your-head demons in your mind … Continue reading
I’m (Probably) Done Watching “Heroes”
The show “Heroes” started out as a fun but derivative concept — the hero origin story. More pointedly, “Heroes” is a take on the X-Men. You’ve got your mind reader (Professor X), the guy who can fly (Angel), the girl … Continue reading