Friday, December 31, 2021

Happy New Year?

 Yikes, it's been a busy season for me, Between the holidays and trying to clean up the various messes that dad has left us (both financial and literal), I've been pretty absorbed lately. So absorbed, in fact, that I forgot to post the My Little Pony Christmas card that has become traditional around here. So, since Christmas is a season of the church that lasts until January 6, I'm posting this here and claiming that no, I'm not at all late. 


And because one of my friends pointed out "No love for Applejack", I rationalize that away by saying:
  • AJ is wrangling the sheep.
  • Fluttershy is leading the bird chorus.
  • Rarity is in charge of costumes.
  • And Pinkie Pie is running the concession stand. 

Right, so that's Christmas handled. As I write this, Twenty Twenty Won is ticking down its final moments, and I hope that the new year is merely 2022 and not Twenty Twenty, Too. 

And now, some festive New Year's memes:

Art by Lily Seika Jones







I wish everyone (including myself -- hell, especially myself) a healthy, happy, prosperous, and above all else a SANE and NORMAL 2022.

Monday, December 27, 2021

Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 182: Keep 2A Advocacy Non-Partisan

                   

In This Episode
  • Erin and Weer’d talk about why you shouldn't mix partisan politics with Second Amendment activism;
  • Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on dealing with emotion-filled holidays;
  • and superfan Nyssa tells us a story from work that is full of surprises!



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Monday, December 20, 2021

Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 181: The Low-Energy Show

                  

In This Episode
  • Erin and Weer’d are both feeling a bit under the weather.
  • Still, they are uplifted to hear that the gun prohibitionist candidate for Texas Governor Beto O'Rourke is not doing well in the polls;
  • then David tells some horror stories of life behind the gun store counter;
  • and finally, Weer'd sits down with Paloma Capanna to discuss the strange tale of Jeremy Brown.




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Monday, December 13, 2021

Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 180: ABC- Always Be Cautious

                 

In This Episode
  • Erin and Weer’d discuss the arrest of the Michigan school shooter's parents;
  • David explains the operation of the Colt Single Action Army revolver;
  • and guest Paloma Capanna talks about cellphone security.




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Main Topic:

Gun Lovers and Other Strangers:

Paloma Capanna Interview: 

Kaffeine Kate

Katherine Saunders was a barista at Starbucks while studying to be a doctor at Paragon City University (endocrinology, if you must know). As the course load became heavier she started drinking more coffee in order to stay awake longer, cramming for tests and writing term papers. Eventually, she drank so much caffeine that her minor mutant power, the ability to process stimulants more efficiently than other humans, kicked into high gear and mutated further. 

Her metabolism now permanently overcharged, Kate exists in a perpetual state of caffeine overload. She jogs at 60 mph, and when really wants to go fast she can outrun anything that isn't jet-propelled. Her nervous system is also a powerful superconductor, able to discharge powerful bolts of bio-electricity she calls "Java Jolts" that will fry non-EMP resistant electronics and turn most enemies into twitching, drooling lumps. 

Although her boots and gloves are made of a special material that grips surfaces tightly without restricting her mobility, the rest of her costume is little more than a runner's spandex unitard because heat buildup, flexibility, and above all chafing is a concern for her. She doesn't worry about road rash because in addition to heightened speed and reflexes, she can manipulate the levels of caffeine and blood sugar in others. Essentially a "caffeine vampire", she can take energy from others to supercharge herself (including her healing factor) and induce speed or lethargy to others as needed.


She wears a ruggedized microphone and speaker on her face because shenormallytalkislikethiswhichsoundslikeataperunningatfastforwardwithoutanybreaksbetweenwords and most people can't understand that, so the mic catches what she says, records it, slows is down to a rate that people can understand, and plays it back for them. This entire process is incredibly boring for Kate, and so she is constantly fidgeting, moving, and doing things while waiting for people to catch up to her. She's become somewhat of a favorite among the ADHD crowd for this and does a lot of advocacy work for related charities. The Kaffeine Kate-brand fidget spinners are quite popular.

Now a paid spokeshero for Starbucks Corporation (LookIgottaeatandsuperheroingdoesn'tpaythebillsandlookatmedoyouthinkIcouldworkaregularjobImeanreally), Kate spends her time between promotional and charity appearances doing heroic deeds and delivering hope, inspiration, and a much-needed caffeine boost to all the overworked heroes of Paragon City. 

Does she even sleep? No one knows.

Kaffeine Kate: a Kinetics/Electric Blast defender



Monday, December 6, 2021

Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 179: Monkey Brain is Dumb. Ignore It!

                

In This Episode
  • Erin and Weer’d discuss the Ahmaud Arbery verdict, the Shooting of Chad Read, and a new poll showing that young American's support for gun control is "cratering";
  • Xander asks how to get to Carnegie Hall;
  • David talks about the history of air guns;
  • and Paloma Capanna discusses Robinson v Sessions, aka the best court case you've never heard.




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Main Topic: 

The Fine Print


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