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The Boys (2nd Haircut) (46 photos)

The Boys (127 photos)

The Boys (After Haircut) (168 photos)

2011 Comicpalooza (1 photos)

The 2011 Comicpalooza convention in Houston, Texas.

Dallas Comic Con 2010 (8 photos)

Battlestar Galactica's Edward James Olmos was the headliner at the 2010 Dallas Comic Con and it was my pleasure to meet him.

Women of Sci-Fi Expo 2011 (7 photos)

Pics from the Women of Sci-Fi Expo 2011 in Plano, TX

My BSG Cubees and Their Alter Egos (5 photos)

Pictures of my Battlestar Galactica Cubees and their alter egos!

BSG Cubee Promos (43 photos)

These are the promo graphics I created for my deviantArt page, showing off the Cubees. These paper toys can be downloaded at my deviantArt page: youmademebelieve.deviantart.com/

Battlestar Galactica Cubees (43 photos)

My Battlestar Galactica Cubee designs. These paper toys can be downloaded at my deviantArt page: youmademebelieve.deviantart.com/

BSG Cubee-Related (2 photos)

Various pictures related to my Battlestar Galactica cubee creations

Assembled BSG Cubees (45 photos)

Here are some pics of my Battlestar Galactica cubees assembled.

The GalactiCubee Comics (3 photos)

A series of comic strips featuring my GalactiCubees

BSG Cubee Wallpapers (53 photos)

These are a series of wallpapers featuring my Battlestar Galactica Cubee creations

BSG Wallpapers (19 photos)

My BSG wallpaper designs.

BSG iPhone Wallpapers (42 photos)

These are some Battlestar Galactica-themed iPhone wallpapers I created.

Battlestar Galactica DVD/Blu-ray Binder (5 photos)

Pictures of my custom binder for my Battlestar Galactica Blu-ray and audio CD collection. The credit for this concept goes to Bill Hunt at Digital Bits, who wanted a better packaging for his original series set of DVDs. I did, however, create a custom guide in the booklet format, as well as an ink-conservative version of disc inserts, and have made instructions on how I made my own. You can find out more HERE

General BSG Geekness (8 photos)

Various images attesting to my general BSG geekness.

Other BSG Art (1 photos)

Various non-Cubee-related Battlestar Galactica fan art

Random (3 photos)

The place for everything else.

The Geek Wardrobe (15 photos)

I have a thing for t-shirts, especially the geeky variety...

Tacos, Tacos, Tacos (2 photos)

Everybody likes tacos, right? Here’s my recipe for the traditional favorite: Ingredients: 1lb ground chuck (pork or turkey) 4-oz. can of green chiles taco seasoning (to taste)* Tortillas or taco shells Cheese & taco fixings of your choice * I make my own taco seasonings, but your favorite packet mix will probably work. My particular taco seasoning, if you wanna use the same ingredients, features chili powder, garlic powder, two kinds of fajita seasoning (one salt-free, the other mesquite-flavored), and dried cilantro. Instructions: Brown meat in medium-sized skillet then add the green chiles. Once chiles are mixed in, add the taco seasoning and stir. If not enough moisture to stir in seasoning well, add a little water.

Other Tex-Mex (8 photos)

Various Tex-Mex favorites from our dinner table.

Strawberry-Hatch Chile Compote (4 photos)

A sweet, mellow, tart treat with a little heat for the strawberry season! Ingredients: Per serving… 2-3 medium-large strawberries 1 tsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp lime juice 1 Tbsp fresh-roasted Hatch chile, peeled & diced 1.5-2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream Instructions: Rinse then slice strawberries into a small bowl. Add diced chiles, brown sugar, lime juice, and heavy whipping cream. Microwave for 20 seconds and serve. For more heat, use the medium or hot variety of Hatch chiles!

Other Recipes (5 photos)

Other family favorites...

Wine Labels (10 photos)

Austin Sightseeing (55 photos)

To test my camera, my sister and I took to Austin's highest peak (Mount Bonnell), and the Botanical Gardens downtown.

USS Lexington (242 photos)

A visit to the WWII-era aircraft carrier, the USS Lexington, moored in at Corpus Christi, Texas. (1/23/2011)

Texas State Aquarium (54 photos)

A visit to the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas, was a great adventure. I was impressed with the exhibits, which I consider equal to -- and perhaps better than -- those of SeaWorld San Antonio. I concede, however, that SeaWorld, as a commercial venture has more entertainment options with its shows featuring various sealife. (1/23/11)

Corpus Christi 2011 (48 photos)

Port Aransas and Padre Island (Corpus Christi), Texas, on a cool winter weekend.

Hill Country Vegetation (23 photos)

Austin Rodeo 2011 (30 photos)

The 2011 Austin Rodeo, Fairgrounds, and Joan Jett in concert. This was my first usage of my Sony Nex-5 for an event. The results, I thought, were pretty good but I'm sure they'll improve as I get more familiar with the camera.

Austin Rodeo 2011 (full res) (128 photos)

Sailor Boy (41 photos)

My pup ... Sailor Boy

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Dragon*Con, here I come!
In August 2010, I went to my first scifi convention in probably a decade or more. It was in Dallas and I went to see a man I greatly admire as both actor and activist, ...
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Helfer and Sackhoff, gracious ladies...
Dear fellow Battlestar Galactica fans, If you haven't had a chance to meet the amazingly beautiful Tricia Helfer or Katee Sackhoff, you should. These are two very classy ladies, warm and approachable, generous and just plain sweet. I ...
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Finally, Little Bill has a home!
It took some looking but I finally found a display case for my Bill Adama Cubee that Edward James Olmos signed for me at the 2010 Dallas Comic Con. It pleases me to now have ...
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Comprehensive EJO fansite goes live for the new year
I've included OlmosPerfect.com, an Edward James Olmos fansite, in my list of links for a couple years, but the site relaunched for 2011 with a major upgrade that includes a wealth of information on Mr. ...
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A Very Eddie Christmas...
I love Christmas and appreciate all the gifts I've been given and enjoy even more those that I give. But there's always a gift or two that is really special. These were mine this year, ...
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Real friends don't let friends go without a Monolith action figure
So I came home today from a doctor's appointment and there was a note on my door that I had a couple packages. So I went and picked them up. Now, I was expecting one, not ...
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Meeting the Admiral
I had the chance to meet actor and activist Edward James Olmos at the Dallas Comic Con 2010 and he was awesomely kind enough to sign one of the Bill Adama cubees I designed. Mr. Olmos ...
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Big Tigh, Little Tigh
Artists always like it when others like their art, but when the subject(s) of their (fan)art like it ... well, it's something really special. I came home the other night to a message on my deviantArt ...
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Pardon me while I have a fangirl moment...
I have never in my life written a celebrity. I've met famous folks at sci-fi conventions over the years, but have never sat down and wrote a letter to a favored actor or actress in ...
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Not for everyone, but it holds a place at the top of my "will-read-again" list -- especially the first three books.

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Dune Chronicles
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Hunters of Dune
Sandworms of Dune
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Tairen Soul Series
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Learn more about the Tairen Soul Series