CJ | T I B - Part 57

Sarah Connor Chronicles Choices Scorecard

I’ve recently found myself rooting more and more for the terminators in this show because they appear to be the few who …

Women’s Basketball: WNBA’s Sylvia Fowles Dunks In EuroLeague

Having finished her rookie WNBA season (and Olympic Gold-medal run), Sylvia Fowles playing for Euro- and Russian-League powerhouse Spartak Moscow, has given notice that she’s ready to throw down with the world. Here is her dunk on November 19, 2008 against Beretta Famila

Once a Photographer…

Today I re-donned my photographer’s cap. Last week, Tess* asked if I’d take some headshots of her for various purposes. I, being a push-over whenever a DLT asks me for just about anything, of course said, “Sure.” After all, I’d done a bit of actor/model promo photography back in the day.

T:TSCC 0209 – Complications

Analysis and opinions of the season 2 episode “Complications” from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

T:TSCC 0209 Fancast – Complications

Has the simple life that the Connors have been living gotten more complicated? Maybe. Cue up whatever video source of the episode you have and hear what I think in this podcast for “Complications” – episode 9 of season 2 of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

T:TSCC 0208 Fancast – Mr. Ferguson is Ill Today

This is a test idea of mine, to have a fan-centric podcast for an episode. I don’t have a lot of insider insight, but I do have my opinions. Let’s see how this works.

Tips From an Erstwhile Photographer

I was once a professional photographer. From about 1983 through 1990, I made my living taking pictures of sports, corporate events, and just about anything else that happened my way. During that run I picked up a few things here and there that seem to always come in handy. The principles remain the same even when the tools evolve.

Of Skynet, Terminators, and Those Darned Connors

Several items surrounding the Terminator franchise, specifically the TTSCC edition, have been bouncing around my brain. None of them is really worthy of a full post, so I thought I’d just dump them here.

As Emperor Overlord of the United States, This is What I’d Change (Fall 2008 Edition)

It’s a little known fact that in the United States, the vast cabal that actually makes the decisions often will confer with the Emperor Overlord as to the best way to conduct the affairs of the nation, both large and small. As I was fortunate to find myself in a position to be of use, I thought I’d mention a few things that I’d like to see tended to.

T:TSCC 0208 – Mr. Ferguson is Ill Today

Analysis and opinions of the season 2 episode “Mr. Ferguson is Ill Today” from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

One Year On

Well, it’s been a year since my dad died. It almost goes without saying that the events from that time have been going through the minds of me, my mom, and my brother in recent days. It’s been amazing how different it’s been in this past year.

Mini Maglite LED Flashlight

I’ve been a fan of the Mini Maglite flashlights for years. I’ve liked their solid construction as well as their reliable service. With the LED Mini Maglite, the ante has been upped. This is a must-have flashlight.

CJ’s Cheesy Cheese Bread Recipe

When I was unable to find a cheese bread recipe that satisfied me, I decided to make my own. It was scarfed down by party goers rather quickly.

A New Marriage Proposition

I was talking to my brother about how the Black and Latino communities in California scuttled the gay marriage issue with Proposition 8. While we were discussing the you-scratch-my-back-I’ll-stab-yours aspects of this dirty business, he proposed this: remove marriage from being a government consideration for everyone.

A Few 2008 Post-election Thoughts

Now that our long national election is (mostly) decided, a few thoughts in the wake of election-night emotion.

Tears and Pride For America

I’m not a big Obama supporter. I haven’t been from the start. But tonight, when the country spoke with a loud voice that they not only wanted change, but they wanted a black man to lead them…I’m not ashamed to tell you that tears streamed down my face.