Tag Archives: #sciencefiction

Helliconia

Posted on November 7, 2018 by d4vid

In the early 80s, science fiction author Brian Aldiss wrote a trilogy of books about a planet called Helliconia in a binary star system which means there are regular years (as Helliconia orbits one star) and “Great Years” (as Helliconia & … Continue reading →

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Outback

Posted on November 7, 2018 by d4vid

The Outback is the color of rust.  Literally, the color of rust.  It looks like the surface of Mars or, considering the twisted flora & vicious fauna, probably more like Barsoom. I had a magical moment while driving north on … Continue reading →

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Brutalist

Posted on September 7, 2018 by d4vid

I was shocked to discover that this decrepit Macy’s was, in fact, still alive and open.  The exterior made me think of the post-apocalyptic line from Douglas Coupland‘s Shampoo Planet where if “consumer culture went poof! overnight” we’d all be … Continue reading →

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Penthouse

Posted on September 4, 2018 by d4vid

I’ve never lived in a Penthouse.  Not even Tenpenny Tower in Fallout 3.  (You’re welcome, citizens of Megaton.  You owe me one.)  From the balcony and living room window, looking southeast, I can see the Long Island Sound and Long … Continue reading →

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Verdant

Posted on September 2, 2018 by d4vid

For my first day in Stamford, I decided to try driving the backroads route to Blue Sky to see what my commute will be like.  No photograph could capture the overwhelming beauty of the landscape at Magic Hour. Rolling hills … Continue reading →

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Diaphonous

Posted on July 27, 2018 by d4vid

While packing up my desk, I temporarily put a foam bag over my mug of pens & highlighters.  The gauzy appearance made it look like something out of a sci-fi movie.

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Mushroom

Posted on April 7, 2018 by d4vid

At 5:29 a.m. on July 16, 1945, the first man-made nuclear detonation occurred when the Manhattan Project successfully tested a nuclear bomb in a remote location in the deserts of New Mexico.  Oppenheimer codenamed the test as Trinity. Twice a year—the … Continue reading →

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Unidentified

Posted on April 5, 2018 by d4vid

Visited Roswell’s International UFO Museum & Research Library.Um.Nice mural.Kind of an adorable design, really.Okay, now we’re getting to the crazy stuff.“Head Rest.”  Clearly.Fox Mulder would be cringing at this point.This looks like one of those “There are 7 mistakes in … Continue reading →

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Containment

Posted on April 5, 2018 by d4vid

What do they have locked up in the Roswell Correctional Center?  For the love of God, what do they have locked up?

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Lawgiver

Posted on April 3, 2018 by d4vid

I’m a big fan of the Alamo Drafthouse theaters.  Apparently, each one in Austin is themed differently, Fry’s-style.  The one in northern Austin near where I was staying was decorated with Planet of the Apes memorabilia, including this statue of … Continue reading →

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Lego III

Posted on January 6, 2018 by d4vid

My brother, sister in law, and niece went to the Bricks L.A. convention in Pasadena.  I didn’t know what to expect, but it was fanastic! There was a play area for kids, with everything from regular blocks all the way … Continue reading →

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Cyberpunk II

Posted on February 16, 2017 by d4vid

Of all the Asian cities I’ve travelled to, I was surprised to find that Chongqing, of all places, felt the most cyberpunk.  (This skyscraper with the nightmarish animated chick & egg to “celebrate” the Year of the Rooster certainly contributed.)  I … Continue reading →

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Disneytown

Posted on February 10, 2017 by d4vid

Much like Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure has a Downtown Disney outside the park, Shanghai Disneyland has a Disneytown.  It’s a mix of the usual Western brands & chains (Starbucks, Lego, Cheesecake Factory, Build-A-Bear, etc.) and the usual Eastern brands & chains … Continue reading →

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Archangeli

Posted on December 29, 2016 by d4vid

This statue — with metal angel’s wings — at the Castel Sant’Angelo looks proto-steampunk.

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Bocca

Posted on December 27, 2016 by d4vid

The famous Bocca della Verità as immortalized in Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.  (Or Only You with Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey, Jr.  If you’re a philistine.) Putting my hand in the mouth, all I could think … Continue reading →

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