November 28, 2014 – Scribblings From The Public Restroom Stalls Of The Gods

Television & Movies

That was really short

So I traveled back in time and the following conversation happened.

Me ’14: Hey, I’m you from 30 years in the future.

Me ’84: Right. You look more like Dad from the past.

Me ’14: Yeah, that starts to happen. I just wanted to tell you that I just saw the preview for Star Wars Episode VII. … Read more

I'm just your typical compulsively-writing, sci-fi-and-science-obsessed, classic-video-game-playing, action-figure-collecting dad.

That's me in red with the smooth round head.

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