George Washington’s Birthday, February 22, 1732 It’s come to my attention that there’s a movement to no-platform George Washington in the same way certain leftists are trying to erase all Confederate leaders – even the honorable General Robert E. Lee – from our national memory. Washington’s crime is that he owned slaves, a practice that […]
“Made in Abyss” is a recent anime series from Kinema Citrus, first aired in 2017. It is based on a manga by Akihito Tsukushi which began in 2012. I wouldn’t call it steampunk, but it’s more steampunk in spirit than many stories that claim that label. It has a Victorian-era feel, with nineteenth-century technology, exploited […]
By Arlys Holloway & Vaughn Treude Our model: Arlys Endres, photo by @ In our extended celebration of Valentine’s Day, we’d like to summarize some of our research about love in Victorian times. We’ve learned some interesting and sometimes surprising facts. The Victorian period, which is defined by Queen Victoria’s long reign as monarch of […]
It’s an unoriginal title, I’ll admit. But the sentiment is real. Years ago I recall an acquaintance who that his wife was “his best friend” which provoked a bit of good-natured ribbing from the guys he was talking to – myself included. It’s not that the average guy doesn’t love his wife, but men and […]
Today would be the 209th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president. Though revered as a secular saint in the USA, his legacy is hotly debated among my fellow libertarians. Thus I’ve decided that instead of writing about the historical Lincoln, I’d review the 2012 alternate-history fantasy film Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter which was directed […]
Today is the 171st birthday of Thomas Alva Edison. At Steampunk Desperado, we celebrate the birthday of Nikola Tesla, so it’s only fair we acknowledge his rival Edison as well. Edison has gotten some bad press in recent years as fans of Tesla have decried his treatment of the Serbian genius. But Edison’s domineering personality […]
Mike and Ronda’s “The Place,” Glendale 1-28-18 First impression: 4 out of 5 croutons. The entrance was crowded, with foodies waiting inside and out. Our name was taken, and we were obliged to sit and wait. Ugh. The ambiance: 4 out of 5 croutons. I really liked the wooden lodge look. We sat on beautiful […]
