Archive for the ‘etcetera’ Category

what to expect when you're job hunting

Posted: February 29, 2012 in etcetera

Reblogged from video juliet: Since I’m in my third round of unemployment in a period of about five years, I’m starting to feel like an old hand at being unemployed. So, for those who are new to the gig, I thought I’d let you guys know what to expect. * News reports will say silly [...]

fanfiction plot bunnies

Posted: January 14, 2012 in etcetera, FYI

I was looking for inspiration for some fan fiction plots for shows that are action-adventure-y with maybe a mystery to solve. I searched through the episode descriptions of some old TV shows, and I collected quite a few ideas, so I thought I’d share them, sorted by source. (Needless to say, any of the details [...]

writers’ tools: plot generators

Posted: March 12, 2011 in etcetera

You writers (and wannabe writers) know what it’s like: you’re itching to write a story – maybe you have a certain scene in mind – but you lack an overall plot. Happily, there are many on-line resources to help free you from that writer’s block: This one introduces characters, a setting, and an ending for [...]

new wallpapers

Posted: February 27, 2011 in etcetera

Putting my latest obsession to good use, I made myself a new wallpaper of a young(er) Bono, using some screencaps from my favorite of the many “One” videos that are available at YouTube/Vevo. I’m also sharing the desktop that I’ve used on my home computer since September 2008: it’s of Buck Cross from the TV [...]