You mean today? Yes.

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The semicolon is a marvelous piece of punctuation; it retains clarity without need for conjunctions.

Two other contexts in which it is useful: internal punctuation, usually in lists; additionally, conjunctive adverbs.

It just occurred to me I can't do Shadowrun tonight. I'm not in the office today, and my internet at home is currently through my phone, and only stable for maybe 15 minutes at a time, sorry.
I hope that doesn't fuck things up too bad. Am trying to get my 'net sorted by next week though.

What time are we Shadowrunning?

Cool cool cool.

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I have given this too much though, but: part of me kinda wishes Genisys Sarah had had Linda Hamilton's '84 haircut through the whole movie.

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It's funny, but I found Portal 2 creepier than the first one! Well, the latter half (third?) of the game particularly, the way it worldbuilds the past. Loved the atmosphere for that.

Anyway, finally trying Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, 'cause... why not? Enjoying it a lot. I never really played a lot of swords/sorcery games (does FFVI count?) but I'm digging this. Amazed at how huuuuuuge the world is. Logged about 40 hours of playtime, and I've barely touched the main storyline, nor have I even ventured into the Eastern half of the map. Jeebus.

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I've said it before and I'll say it again: part of why I am going to see Terminator Genysis is because I half-expect a scene at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance.

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Okay with me. I know I've been kinda sketchy the past few weeks, but I'm super-excited about what's coming up in Shadowrun, but this really is crunch-time for the PhD. Back to normal in July though  smile

Wednesday is the 2nd most important meeting of my entire PhD, so I am in prep mode. I suspect I won't be available on Monday. Just, please... don't kill and/or otherwise harm any more people while I'm gone.

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I do like the idea of the light-saber being aware of what's inside you before you're aware of it though. That's usually an interesting kind of trope to play with.

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Hahahahahahahahaha.... wow.

I can't wait 'till Dave finds out.

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It's Monday tomorrow, right? I'm not gonna be able to make it. If this is enough of a heads-up to put something together for Burnout & Whisper-Wind, feel free to go for it. But I just have toooooo much work.

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Rewatched the first 2 seasons this week.

The first time I binge-watched, and I remember there being standalones and character-driven episodes, with some overlap. But now, paying more attention (and no more sleep-deprived than usual), I totally see that every episode is character-driven and has thematic resonance, just sometimes more subtle than other times.

I am firmly putting the 2nd season of Hannibal up there with the 3rd season of Breaking Bad and the 5th/7th seasons of The Shield.

I mean, godDAMN. I so desperately want this show to get all 6 seasons they've planned for. I am SUPER excited for this season (enjoyed first two episodes this season, looking forward to the rest.)