ASARIAN

The other day I saw a post, by a dear fellow browncoat, that saddened me, for her. She said Love scares her. Primarily because people always want something in return for that "Love". I guess she adheres to the saying that "Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought of receiving anything in return." But, see, that makes me all sad inside; because I believe true Love, while unconditional, is a very mutual thing. It's like Kayna said, in that story about the rope: that while I was climbing out of the cave, it counterbalanced the rope, so she could climb back over the edge of a cliff she'd been clinging to for a while. Similarly, when I write something nice to people, and it makes them happy, then it makes me happy, too. Is that bad? I dunno. People tend to twist the beauty of this truth, and warp it to mean that any person who does well, does so for the reward. But I'd like to turn this around, and ask you: does not, in the end, every person want to make a difference? And is not the natural consequence thereof, that we're happy with a positive result? If this means I "want something in return", then I suppose I'm guilty. Because yes, I feel most happy when I know I made a difference in someone's life (however small that difference may be). I guess this blog turned out not to make as much sense as I had hoped. It just saddens me that people would toss away perfectly good Love, basically just because they're misguided, I would say, in the belief the other person is not supposed to get anything out of it. See, I'm with Emerson, who said: "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." A bit confused.

OLDSOUL1987

I am happy and even though it is small-ish I am happy. It the first firefly fanfic I have ever posted two chapters on. Hell i know its no big deal but I am thrilled, mostly cause I am in the middle of my third chapter so i know that I will update. Heh this must be pure pre-school for alot of you out there, but I am REAL excited, I even have a BETA! THANK YOU 2x2 THank you! I hope who ever reads it likes it and the future chapters, though it is centerd quite a bit around Inara, it will be more about the other characters... ok i am not make'n any sense, but i had to post this!

OLDSOUL1987

I thought you all should know it will be on at 1:30 am on IFC, ummm I am in California so do think about time difference... Make some poppy corn and enjoy!

KAELE

MalNourished: hell spam would taste good off of him (so sayeth the vegan) Kaele: spam spam spam spam and nathan Kaele: Does his tattoo taste like chocolate? MalNourished: mmmmm.... Kaele: chocolate on Nathan MalNourished: whipped cream Kaele: mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm MalNourished: caramel sauce Kaele: strawberries MalNourished: mmmm Don't mind us, we're just nuts...

RHYIANAN

Well, I'm a bit better now, although I'm still not quite right. Thanks to all of the kind people that responded to my previous blog, even though I have already thanked each one of you individually. I almost didn't post it on here because I felt it was a useless gesture and that nobody would really care. Boy, was I wrong. The amount of support that I found astounded me. That each one of you would reach out to a stranger is incredible. Not many would have done so. Thank you all for your understanding and support.

JACQUI

Okay... so... my babies have a permanent home.

REAVERPREY

just watched the movie 28 days last night - about a bunch of alcoholics, drug users, etc in a rehabilition clinic. sandra bullock, viggo mortensen were the main cast though wash was also in it (very funny but couldn't figure out what it was he was ment to be addicted to). funny thing is - the name of the clinic - SERENITY GLEN!!!

ALGUS

So I did a bit of soul searching on my fanfic, got to thinking about it. I think what I really wanted to write was a drama but I'm writing to entertain as much as I am to learn about the Verse myself. And I think I have learned about the Verse. I've tried to get a better feel for the characters, tried to become more observant of what they would do. So I looked at what I was doing. A drama? I don't think so, maybe it would work, but it's much more of an action/adventure, maybe a little cheesy and maybe a little cliche. Still, I think the basic idea for the plot, taken with a slightly glib undertone, is solid. So I'm writing an action/adventure. I don't expect it to be the best serving in the Blue Room, but hopefully at least somewhat enjoyable. I guess I just feel a little intimidated, there's some pretty good fanfic writers out there in the 'Verse. Makes me feel good, since some fandoms just have lousy writers. Well I looked at what I was doing and was a bit worried. Some of it sounds trite. I think my only really SOLID scene is the exchange between Inara and Mal. I tried real hard to get the "job" to sound as if it came off right. I may have focused on it too much. But I think I've got it down decently. It's not inspired but it works. I'm getting a little hesitant about Early though. His philosophy spinning common sense isn't necessarily the easiest thing to write, I've limited him to short, clipped sentences and I foresee I will have the biggest trouble with him. His involvement in the story is also strikingly similar to how the events of a certain comic book plays out but I think I can get it to work and not sound completely unrealistic. It does give me the unique opportunity to play with two blue-gloved baddies that I'm sure we're all fascinated by. Well, that's it for the blog...until it decides to be nice to me and lets me upload my Shepherd Book theory.

V

So far all I have is a "Fighting Elves 28" shirt from the good folks at Blue.sun.shirts.com Next up is the leatherworks of Griffin he did recently. After that it's a ebay-bonanza; that or do some serious legwork searching. Projected Target Date: Anaheim Anime Expo, and later San Diego Comic-Con.

SMITH

Just interested to see whether there was any truth to the rumor that Morena Baccarin (Inara) will play Wonder Woman? There's nothing on Imdb.com, but I thought if anyone had the inside goss, it would be the folk on this site!

HASCO3000

Can everyone with access to a scanner create a letter with name, location and a small paragraph as to why you would like the Firefly/Serenity series to continue. Please sign the bottom of this letter and email to me at hasco3000@hotmail.co.uk. The letters will all be mailed to all of the major television networks when a significant number are collected. There is no obligation to do this, but it is a sure-fire way of getting Firefly on their radar. LDTT - Let's do this together.

DIANASPR

CAN ANY ONE TELL ME THE NAME OF THE EPISODE ADAM IS IN BONES? THANK YOU

GOHM

I was thinking about the skills and abilities that River displays in the series and in BDM, and a question occurred...how would one "modify" a human to make a superior fighter? Two underlying assumptions: 1. Understanding of genetics, physiology and the brain are comparitively more advanced in the Firefly future than now. 2. Human modifications have to be grounded in some current fact, or at least a reasonable supposition, with telepathy being the notable exception. For instance, unlike in Buffy, it's not reasonable to assume that slender woman is ten times stronger than a normal human. One might be stronger or weaker than is visibly gauged (through frame, musclature, etc.), but not to so great a degree. My guesses: 1. Superior coordination and balance...helpful to quickly adapt to unfamilar weaponry. 2. More than usual fast twitch muscles. Speed, particularly in a world with guns, is very important. Being able to draw, target (being psychic would help), and attack an opponent before they can do the same would be nice. 3. Flexibility. Very nice for stealthy stuff (e.g. scrambling up walls in the academy), kicking, etc. 4. Boosted immune system, for handing minor injuries, toxins, etc. 5. Better than average vision, touch, hearing and smell. Thoughts?

KAELE

Does that make me an alpha? LOL Had one of our illustrious (sp?) members read over my fic and critiqued it all to hell. But it was what I asked for and what the damn thing needed. I AM just an amatuer and I need some quick catch-up to make my writing even passable. I may be an adult, but my writing is in its infancy. Despite hearing that your fic sucked (my words, not hers) what she did really helped me see what it was that the piece was missing. Having no formal training in writing, I'm having to take shortcuts. Lots of 'em. Oh, and I recommend NEVER having your writing gone over by an english teacher unless you are fully prepared for the consequences. Considering I'm a teacher myself (usually), it's a bit easier for me to take the criticism. But if you're not prepared for it, it sure as hell can make you feel about three inches tall and like your writing should have wound up in the trash and not where others can read it. Take a look at wether or not the help I've gotten has improved the fic at all:

AZBROWNCOAT

First of all I must thank all who commented on my last post. It makes me happy that there are so many good hearted people here. So...I have a bad habit of wathcing movies from my library. Not really a bad habit, but one that makes me make less than smart choices due to the fact that my local library has FEW DVD's (really need to get my VCR working again). So I watched The Pricess Diaries 2 the other night and I realized it must be damn hard for anyone to come up with original ideas these days. That movied sucked so hard I just know that the horses in it wished they had been in something else. Why does Hollywood take the time to make sequels like that, but when we have a great movie like Serentiy the chances of us getting a sequel are little to none. It just makes me want to scream. I know that my brain has lost a few cells through suicide while watching that movie. But I now understand fully what Joss means by pacing. A movie needs to be properly paced and set up and this one was not. Cute, but only if you are a really young girl who likes princesses. ( I was rarely a girl when I was younger and I never wante d to be a princess. I always wanted to be the prince because he always got the shiny horse. Life is not fair.) So for anyone who has read this whole thing, I apologize, but I just had to rant. That movie drove me nuts. I ended up rewatching Jaynestown just to purge my mind. Well, and to see Adam's wonderful chest. MMMMMM, Jayne hairyness......I'll be in my bunk. Rae

CAPTAINJAMESKIRK

I'm just sitting here trying to think of something to say. I had a really dull day at work, but that's nothing new most days at work are dull. Tomorrow is one of my best nights for TV it's SCI-FI friday and I get to see some of my favorite SCI-FI series including Battlestar Galactica. I like Sci-fi's version of this old series. I like the slant they put on the cylons some of which now look human. Oh well, I guess that's it for now