Neurotic Owl

flapping vaguely downward through clouds of uncertainty on wings of existential dread

Tag Archives: NERD!

Don’t get me wrong, there were bright spots.

Like a three story used bookstore in Denton, that I actually managed to visit twice in two days.  By the way, Strand Bookstore in NY?  You’re great and all, but … Continue reading

December 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

and this, of course, would be June.

No power in the ‘Verse could stop me from drawing Inara as a baby bear.  You may join various naysaying friends in being uncomfortable with that choice.  The Book sparrow … Continue reading

December 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

May the Fourth be with you.

As always, click to embiggen. Of COURSE I did this.  How could I not do this? P.S. – It’s not terribly visible because metallic ink does not scan well, but … Continue reading

December 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Nope, THIS is the worst pun.

I won’t give the name of the person reponsible, I’ll just say that *somebody* commented on Facebook about my family having a history with ‘deserts’, and instead of being a … Continue reading

December 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

With his trusty steed, Rosinante.

On a not-entirely-unrelated note, I need to watch that Quantum Leap episode where they perform Man of La Mancha again.  Why doesn’t Scott Bakula sing more often, and how can … Continue reading

December 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

This may be the worst thing I’ve perpetrated upon you, my six readers. Sorry.

I couldn’t resist.

December 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Who doesn’t love math jokes?

Speaking of which, have we all read this?  I found it as a kid in one of my dad’s books (possibly a Frederick Pohl?  Maybe?) and I’ve never stopped finding … Continue reading

November 20, 2014 · 4 Comments

And then some more random.

This may require moderate explanation.  Basically, anyone who’s done a modicum of modern dance will be familiar with the Martha Graham hand position – cupped palm, pulled back at the … Continue reading

November 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

In which I prove my nerd cred a teensy bit.

Of course, I took a photo last night of my cat watching Doctor Who, so I think further proof is unnecessary.   If you could read this (which you can’t, … Continue reading

October 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Sometimes even elephants need a day off.

Because I haven’t figured out how to draw the Soul Cake Duck yet, but this, I can do.

September 19, 2014 · Leave a comment