The Fireside

It's been awhile since my previous posting. I've been busy lately. However, because of that, that means I've got more to write. Where I last left off, I was doing some research for A Climb of Chaos . I haven't written anything for it since. Oh, I did invent a character though. Nothing's been jotted down though. I'd also finally seen The Descendants , a film featuring George Clooney, and one I'd meaning to see since around Christmas. Also, I'd gotten two new pairs of jeans. Some of my work / mess around sets are actually literally beginning to fall apart, so I stocked up. I'll be using some older 'good' jeans for work now, to keep the cycle going. Also, I have some tragic news to report. Someone I know has recently passed away. To be more exact, she took her own life. I didn't know her too well (she was friends with some of my friends); but I met her about 3-4 times, and knew her well enough to recognize her name, and know what she...

This past Saturday, I was supposed to attend a Mardi Gras Party. However, I only knew one person that was for sure going. Turns out they weren't feeling well the day of, so they didn't end up going. As such, because of what I said earlier, I didn't attend.  Not too long after that, however, while I was beginning to arranging back-up plans (I actually got a text message about 20 minutes after I found out; however it was to a film I was not interested in seeing, plus it was at the opposite end of the city.) I remembered something. Something that could be of great benefit to my project - the book I'm writing, A Climb of Chaos .  As I mentioned before, I want to make it as authentic, plausible, and detailed (but not boring) as possible. In order to do so, I'm doing some medieval-era research. First and foremost on swords, armor, etc. Anyway, one of my co-workers makes his own weapons & armor, goes to sword-handling class, etc. When I told him of...

This post will be a of a different variety. I've recently seen a couple random clips of The Avengers , and after seeing Sherlock Holmes 2 recently; I figure even Robert Downey Jr (well, his wit and humor, anyway) should visit my blog. So without further ado, and thanks to IMDB, here are some funny things that have come out of his mouth on film since 2008.... IRON MAN Christine Everheart : You've been called the Da Vinci of our time. What do you say to that? Tony Stark : Absolutely ridiculous. I don't paint. Tony Stark : Give me a scotch. I'm starving.  IRON MAN 2 Senator Stern : I think we're done with the point that he's making. I don't think there's any reason... Tony Stark : The point is you're welcome, I guess. Senator Stern : For what? Tony Stark : Because I'm your nuclear deterrent. It's working. We're safe. America is secure. You want my property? You can't have it. But I did you a big f...

Well, I promised...and here it is. The Giants won the Super Bowl 21-17; and I have a sample from the rough draft I'm working on. This has not been revised or edited, and is in the first phase....enjoy. > Sample, by J.R. Hawboldt >© J.R. Hawboldt. > All rights reserved. No part of this text may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechani cal, including photocopying, reposting, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without express written permission of the author.     Ascension It was a frantic day all throughout the kingdom, for today was the coronation of it’s tenth King, Brand Dragonheart. The standard of the Dragon was displayed in abundance; as the citizens showed their support by flourishing the new King’s house sigil wherever possible. It could be found on flags, banners, streamers, and of course various drawings, paintings & sketches; as artisans were hoping to ma...

As many of you who read this blog may know, but I'll flat out say it - I'm a geek. Well, a "normal" (I could do a post about normalcy...when I'm feeling philosophical!) person who has geeky interests, and gets excited over movies, TV, books, music, artwork, etc...various aspects of the entertainment & technological field. (I know that doesn't really make one geeky, but if you know me, than you'd know what I'm talking about!) However, I also like some sports. Watching, I mean. Because of my build, I'd be great for tennis /badminton / squash, golf, biking, walking...those types. Perhaps it stems from centuries and centuries of watching humans compete against each other at something; such as the gladiators back in the days of the Roman Empire, and through cultural evolution, I picked it up. Maybe one of my ancestors participated in or was at a game once in Rome?  Or even further back - watching cavemen or something fight over...