Damn...don't you just hate it when your curiosity (and superstitious streak) sucks you into posting a chain letter meme?

( beneath the cut...don't clicky if you don't want to get sucked in too )

More cat/dog food brands (incl. some dry food) are being added to the nationwide recall. If you live in the US/Canada/Mexico and have pets, please take a moment to check the US FDA website & see if you feed your furry children any of the food brands listed:

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html

To quote Saul Motherfrakkin' Tigh: "Whooooooaaaaaa!"

(More later, when my brain stops exploding...)

snurched from xflsgrl

( beneath the cut to save space )
And I *love* Katharine Hepburn & Cary Grant! :-D

Sadly, I didn't finish my BSG recap o'snark yet, and I have to leave for Ohio. I won't be online much until about Dec. 26 or so (family before fandom!) I did want to wish everyone of my flisters a beautiful, happy holiday - be it Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule or Festivus. May your travels be safe; stay warm! (Or, for my flisters Down Under: stay cool!)



And thank you ghoulsis for the wonderful card (cutest. picture. EVER!) *hugs*

Still working on my BSG recap o' snark, but in the meantime I'll add my random (non-spoilery) thoughts on the latest episode. (Placed beneath cuts, because not everyone should be subjected to my ramblings all at once...)

( So Laura didn't tell Bill... )

( Dost mine eyes deceive me, or did I finally witness an actual L/K/A/R moment? )

( The Lee/Kara ship, in all its adulterous glory )

( YAY for the Chief and for mythology in general )

Speaking of waiting, I need some suggestions as to what to do with myself for the next five weeks...

( So, lo and behold, a POLL! )

It wouldn't be Battlestar Galactica if we didn't have at least one wrist-slitting-ly depressing episode once in a while. Hopefully some snark will lessen the sting. :-)

( Five minute recap of BSG ep. 3x10/The Passage )

Many, many thanks for all the wonderful comments - gods bless you, every one! /Tiny Tim

This ep. was quite a challenge to recap - more action than dialogue - so it took me a while. Well, that and the fact I had to watch it again...and again...and again... :-D

( Five minute recap of BSG ep. 3x09/Unfinished Business )

Thanks again to everyone who reads the recaps; your comments keep me happy & writing! =D

If you enjoy BSG, you will love the list compiled by megalomaniac2 on battlestar_blog! I swear, I haven't laughed that hard in a while...it's so good, I'm pimping it to everyone. :-D

The Absolutely True Facts About Battlestar Galactica

Don't read this list while drinking or eating, as you may choke on your own laughter...

My apologies for not getting this out sooner; it seems the entire universe decided to conspire against me this week. Lousy gorram 'verse!


In the beginning...

There was The Plan.
The Plan was void and without form, and darkness was over the face of the writers.
And Ron said, "Let there be continuity errors," and there were continuity errors.
And the audience saw the continuity errors were not good...

...but since the episode was all about Bill Adama, the audience didn't mind too much.

( Recap of BSG ep. 3x08/Hero )


Many, many thanks to everyone for your continued interest & support for these recaps! And, judging from the previews I've seen, it looks like next week's episode will be a real snarkfest; I can't wait! ;-D

I really do enjoy this show...even when I want to hurl large objects at my TV while watching it.

( Recap of BSG ep. 3x07/A Measure of Salvation )

Again, I just want to say thank you to everyone who comments on these recaps - you guys are the best! :-D

Now that LJ appears to be behaving again, I'll finally post this recap. :-D

( snarky recap for BSG ep. 3x06/Torn; use only as directed )

As always, comments are love! :-)

All I can say is WOW! Lots of shiny explosions & CGI; I wouldn't be surprised if they used up the entire special FX budget for the season in this one...

( Recap of ep. 3x04; spoilers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law )

Comments are love, and will be given cookies & milk before being tucked into bed. :-D

Footage from this weekend's UM vs. FIU football bar brawl game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JWeE9KqZjQ
It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to be a UM alumna. :~( Also, the second announcer (heard in the video) is a complete dumbass; I seriously hope he was fired...

The "Evolution of Beauty"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knEIM16NuPg
A short video w/ time-laspe photography showing how makeup & computer imaging distort our perception of beauty.

"Samuel Jackson Beer" (NSFW)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jre7rXer3x4
A skit from the Dave Chappelle Show - BWAHAHA!

And, because I have a secret love of storm/storm-chasing videos:

Dust storm in Iraq
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcNv4uRaOBA
Scary film footage of a dust storm; my meager description can't do it justice...

Freak tornado (in Japan?) caught on camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wziaCma6uLE&mode=related&search=
A tornado spontaneously forms in the middle of a soccer/football field, while the game is playing - YIKES!

of BSG Episode 3x03 (contains no spoilers beyond this episode). I do deride several characters in this recap, but it's all in jest. :-)

( Paraphrased with snarky goodness; use only as directed. )

Here are those icons I promised from my art meme a couple days ago! So selenay_x, sushi_kitten, xflsgrl, sjishere and ohsmartone28, come get your shiny things!

( These were all a lot of fun to make - enjoy! )

And, for anyone who's curious...

( A few extra icons I made, just for the hell of it )

And - seeing as how my literary muse is hepped up on Nyquil & unconscious - I'll harass my art muse to pick up the slack. An art meme it is!

(snurched & edited somewhat from sushi_kitten):

The first five people to respond to this post will get two icons made especially for them by me. Just give me a fandom, character(s) & a theme; I'll take it from there. :-D

for 3x01/3x02 (Occupation/Precipice) are beneath the cut; I'll refrain from mentioning any spoilers beyond the premiere, so the spoilerphobes on my flist don't have to worry. :-D

( Some of the highlights, paraphrased with snarky goodness! )

Poll #838982 BSG Snark
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All

Should I do a snarky journal recap of all episodes for BSG's season three?

Although I seldom get to watch "The Daily Show", I think Stephen Colbert is a real hoot! I've been enjoying several entries to his Green Screen Challenge (courtesy of YouTube), and decided to post links to a few favorites. They're short clips, but still funnyfunny:

The original footage for the Green Screen challenge, showing Colbert dancing around with a lightsaber & asking viewers to add their own CGI effects...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g44O9uxdrqY&NR

Colbert + iPod (bwah!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2D2MNawQXI

Colbert as a Ghostbuster (bwaha!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruDlGj9x85w

Colbert in the movie "Signs" (bwahaha!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQb4rJLAxtQ

Colbert as a Jedi in "The Neocon Menace" (My personal favorite - BWAHAHAHAHAHA! The added clips of GWB made me laugh out loud...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eNqFibM7Ig

I don't know if anyone else is interested in these (other than arathesane, of course), but they put a smile on my face! :-D

I made the mistake of watching some YouTube videos of the original media coverage of 9/11 (I must be masochistic or something.) I've felt like crying the whole damn day - even moreso because both major political parties still have their heads up their asses 5 years later.

It did remind me of a funny quote by Lewis Black:
"The Republicans are the party of bad ideas. The Democrats are the party of no ideas."

Truer words were never spoken.

That is all.

Sorry for the downer, guys; I'm sure I'll feel better after a good's night sleep...

...but I thought I'd share them!

Teasers:



( Because everyone needs Season 3 icons! )

Banners made for my Sweet Charity bidders. :-)

Today begins a month-long celebration for members of adama_roslin to pay tribute to our two favorite characters through art, writing & other creative endeavors!

( Clickity click for 10 A/R icons )

Honestly, what part of "cancel this account" did the AOL Customer Service Rep. not understand?

Link to the news article here!

Link to audio of the actual phone call; hysterically funny in a sad, sad way...

I don't think I would have kept my cool for as long as this guy did; just listening to the audio made me want to strangle someone!

(link snurched from djwudi)

This is quite possibly the scariest coffee commercial ever!

Some advertising exec needs to put down the crackpipe...

I personally like the growling dog near the end of the clip! :-D

Because I had free time this weekend, I actually organized most of my fanart! (Yes, I'm quite shocked about it too...) I'll post the links here for anyone interested; you might want to pass on these if you have a dial-up connection, though.
BSG icons & fanart
MM and MM Character icons
EJO and EJO Character icons
and, for those interested:
the BSG Tarot Collection

I haven't organized all my SG1/SGA & misc. fanart yet, but I'll get around to that eventually. I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend (here in the States.) Go hug and/or thank any veteran you know in appreciation for their service. :-D

Subject: Battlestar Galactica
Specifics: TV Series (Seasons 1 & 2)
#icons: 22 major arcana, with 5 additional variations
Credits: (see my user info for credits)
Click here for a quick guide to the Cards & their meanings.

Given the nature of the series, I opted for a stark, metallic look for the collection.

Teasers:

IV	VIII	XII

( BSG Tarot Collection behind the cut )