I saw the new Ghost in the Shell movie tonight. Its images of a future where humans have blended to machines is both shocking and fascinating. And it’s got me thinking about life, and how things are going today. First though, less us start with a quote from the movie info on rottentomatos.com.

The Basset Hound is modeled after Oshii's own dog, ( Read more... )

My mother walked in on my tonight while I was relaxing online. I’m sure I’m in deep trouble for this. But, there isn’t a lot they can really do to me. I am 22, and I am moving out on my own again on the 20th. But I really must confess my deepest darkest secret.

I finally must admit that, while I am not completely there, that:

I am bisexual, ( Read more... )

I ask you, to sit and put yourself in the future. Technology has advanced and you sit at home now studying a pamphlet discussing a medical procedure you are considering getting. Scientists have found a way to turn people in weres/furs. Now, this change is permanent, and you would become the phenotype of your choice, with some choice in fur ( Read more... )

From the oh-my-god-the-furyness!-departmenthttp://www.livejournal.com/users/shy_matsi/495614.htmlRead more... )

It's been an interest of my own as of late to search for things on the history of the were community. The old gray muzzles are passing now, and many of those who were first in the community have moved on it seems. I don't think they've stopped being weres, but many have left the community. When I find time, I'm going to look into seeing how far ( Read more... )

This past weekend was rather cool. I went the medieval faire here in town, and that proved to be an interesting and enjoyable afternoon. I also went to the Chinese New Year festival on campus with Paul. That too, was kind of cool. I also have a new wolf pendant, which is cool. It’s a circular disc that’s 1 ¾” in diameter. It’s a bit too big ( Read more... )