Monthly Archives: August 2015

…Of “The Office”. I would and will argue that seasons 2 through four (yes, four, not three, and I’ll explain) are all time classic television. I haven’t watched enough sitcoms to say that they’re among the best sitcom seasons ever … Continue reading →

Due to several recommendations, I’m trying it out starting with season 2. I’m in the middle of the first episode. Here is the summary so far: Leslie accidentally marries gay penguins, so both conservative and liberal outfits think she’s a … Continue reading →

Remember when I said that despite the first signs of a drop in quality I was going to keep going with season 5 because it was still carried by strong performances and still had plenty of opportunity for humor? Well, … Continue reading →

Friend of the blog Cane Caldo has a post up where he makes a pretty good case that show drives its humor from ironic disdain of the world and its characters. It’s a strong case, and he makes some good … Continue reading →

Okay, I lied. I’m about half way through. But I think I’m far enough to speak a little about it. So, bluntly: This is the first time that I actually felt the quality drop in the show a bit. Just … Continue reading →

Here is a nice reminder that all of this involves real people on both sides doing real things. Instead of summarizing Mr. Wright’s post I’ll quote the important part: At the reception just before the Awards Ceremony itself, my lovely … Continue reading →

Four wins for Noah Ward tonight. Biggest disappointment: Not Noah Warding Best Novelette. The winner was “The Day the World Turned Upside Down”. One of the worst things I’ve ever struggled through. Really terrible. Ah well. Four Noah Wards is … Continue reading →

I will be submitting a haiku, or, more technically accurate, a senryu*, to a few publications. It is called “Metamorphosis” and is about the death of a loved one. It does not follow the 5-7-5 structure, because I like how … Continue reading →

…And well into season 4. So, more “The Office” talk. If you don’t like it, well, hey. My blog, man. I’ll bullet point it: I’m not fully sure why, but I’m actually really invested in the Jim/Pam stuff. I think … Continue reading →

But I never fully got the whole “crush” thing. I don’t mean a normal “I’m attracted to you but am nervous about telling you” crush. That’s normal. I mean the “Secretly, I’m in love with you” crush. If somebody isn’t … Continue reading →