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Tag Archives: Skiffy
“Shiny in the Black: A FIREFLY Christmas”, part 4 (repost)
(Concluding my repost of this Very Special, but not in the Blossom way, Episode of Firefly.) part three part two part one “Those aren’t toys,” Kaylee said. “Those are agricultural supplies for a new colony. Did you change the job … Continue reading
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“Shiny in the Black: A FIREFLY Christmas”, part 3 (repost)
Continuing my repost of this Very Special (but Not Blossomesque) Episode of Firefly. part two part one “Weapons on the ground!” the voice shouted. “Now!” “Do it,” Mal said. He shot a look at Jayne, whose expression of disgust tended … Continue reading
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“Shiny in the Black: A FIREFLY Christmas”, part 2 (repost)
(Continuing my repost of last year’s Very Special Christmas episode of…) part one Wash put Serenity down on the landing pad, nice and gentle. So nice and gentle that Zoe complimented him on it. “You’re getting’ more gentle all the … Continue reading
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“Shiny in the Black: A FIREFLY Christmas”, part 1 (repost)
It’s a Christmas tradition here at Byzantium’s Shores! I rarely commit acts of fanfiction, but…this is one of them. If Firefly had ever had a “Very Special Christmas Episode”, I think it might well look like this. Enjoy! It’s in … Continue reading
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Son of the Bride of the Return of Potential Cover Art!
Haven’t done this in a while…some art that trips my trigger for what the cover of either of the first two Princesses In SPACE!!! (not the actual title) books should look like. Maybe.
The truth is out there….
The X-Files debuted twenty years ago tonight. Wow. I need to get back to my long-stalled rewatch, don’t I?
Attack of the Revenge of Potential Cover Art!
Winding up the week with a bit of potential cover art! (For Princesses In SPACE!!!. None of these would work for GhostCop.)
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Star Trek Into Frustration
Well, despite my initial intentions to not see the new Star Trek movie until the DVD came out, a number of factors intervened: the fact that we went on vacation (and seeing a movie on vacation is always fun), and … Continue reading
This means something. This is important.
So The Wife and I took a few hours a couple weeks back to wander the aisles and corridors and back corners and nooks and crannies (but, sadly, no dimly-lit basement!) of the Orchard Park Antique Mall. This wonderful space, … Continue reading
A Nomination for the Role of Twelfth Doctor.
As soon as I heard the news that Matt Smith is stepping down as The Doctor (on Doctor Who, you buncha non-geeks), I, like everyone else, started thinking about who should be the next Doctor. My first thought was Chiwetel … Continue reading