My rant on Craig Owens- by Sky Canyon

Everyone always forgets about Craig Owens when they think of the Doctor's companions. And some argue that he wasn't a true companion. But in my opinion, Craig was one of the best. And here's why:

Even though Craig knew that the Doctor had a time machine/space ship, he didn't ask the doctor to take him anywhere or anywhen. He was content with staying where he was. He never asked anything of the Doctor, he only gave. And he gave the Doctor the one thing he hadn't had for more than a thousand years: a home. Even though the Doctor had only lived with Craig for a short while, he was the only known person the Doctor visited when he knew he was going to die. I think it was the Doctor's way of returning home. And the Doctor didn't even realize that Craig had moved, because he associated the feeling of home with Craig, not the house itself. The Doctor helped Craig out a little with his situation, but I think Craig helped the Doctor more, even if he didn't mean to.

And besides all that, the two episodes with Craig were by far the funniest of all.

Also, notice in the above video, the excuse Craig gives for not kissing the Doctor is that he is taken. Not because he isn't gay or even because the Doctor is an alien. Haha :) I love Craig.

Upchuck Disney

I just had to post this because it's very Llama-esque.

Why I'm a Republican that supports Obama... By Sky Canyon

With the recent election still lingering in the minds of all Americans, I have decided to write a post that states my opinion. I'm tired of seeing it on Facebook and Twitter and such, so this is the only place you will see me write about politics.

I was watching the news as the votes were coming in and they were tallying the number for each side. It was almost like watching a sports game (and we all know that the news is only for entertainment purposes anyway). Down to the last few seconds, it was getting pretty intense. And then they announced that Ohio went to Obama and that he was re-elected as President of the United States.

I was sitting there, a little disappointed because I usually root for the underdog, but satisfied with the result. Like watching the Cook Islands season of Survivor, you're rooting for Ozzy but it's okay that Yul won. I sat back for a second and thought about what it would mean for our country. Not much would change. But other than gas and milk prices, I'm pretty satisfied with the way the country is now. So to me, as a "Republican" (I use the term loosely because I don't really agree with them much, but I lean more in that direction than Democrat. They should have a "Patty" party.) it wasn't a big deal that Obama won.

Then I made the mistake of checking my Facebook. Most of my friends are strong Republicans, and the news feed blew up with comments like "OMG were all going too dye!!!" and "lets all moove to canaduh lol". I was taken aback by the amount of hatred I saw from people that claim to love everyone. Also the lack of grammar and spelling. Additionally, I noted that many of these were people that refused to support Romney previously because he was a Mormon. I decided to take the night off from Facebook and go read a book instead, trying to wait out the storm of poo that was flying around on the internet.

I have been thinking the last couple of days about why I was angry at those people on the internet and why I didn't take part in the poo-flinging party. By all rights I should have, or at least been adequately disappointed that Romney didn't win. But for some reason it didn't seem to matter all that much to me. Why?

Then I realized I had come to actually like Obama. He's not the most ideal person for the job, but who is, really? And it doesn't only have to do with his title as President.  He cares about his family, he obviously has a good personality, and he cares about people. Were I ever to meet him, I think he would be an enjoyable individual.

And if he really is a nice person, how is it that he would choose to not only do one term, but two terms as President of a country that half the population will hate him no matter what he does? It must take a toll on him to know that and have to deal with it daily. But he continues on. That tells me he is strong and that he is willing to make personal sacrifices to see that his country has a good leader. And we need someone like that in the White House. It's easy for someone like Romney to take advantage of already present animosity toward Obama to rally support than it is for someone to be picked at and analyzed for four years and still keep supporters. And yet, he kept it. And for that I commend him.

As President, I think both candidates had equal potential to do both good and bad in the White House. And as people, I think both would be enjoyable. When did we stop thinking about our President as a person and start thinking of him as a vending machine?

So I support Obama in the White House, because not supporting him means not supporting our nation , and in turn, ourselves. And while I have in the past been apathetic on the subject, I realized after studying different cultures that we truly are a blessed nation. And though my dreams of world travel may be wonderful, I will always consider America as my home. 

One of my favorite quotes from the election:
"No matter who wins tonight, America wins. We are blessed to be able to elect our nation's leader when so many others cannot.”-Rick Dunkle, writer for Criminal Minds

And my all-time favorite quote from the election:  
"In the midst of the election chaos, Nicholas Cage quietly sneaks away with the Declaration of Independence" -Unknown

God bless America, including and especially President Obama.

10 Reasons Why Phil Keoghan Should be President of the World.... By Sky Canyon

1. He is from New Zealand. And we all know the best things come from there.
2. He is the host of one of the only good reality shows on television, which has also earned 13 Emmy awards.
3. He rode from New York to LA on a bicycle to raise money for MS research.
4. He has his own brand of energy bar.
5. He has worked in more than 70 countries as a television host, producer, writer, and cameraman.
6. He has broken a world bungee jumping record.

7. He was recognized in 2012 as one of six "Emerging Leaders" during the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards.
8. He renewed his vows with his wife underwater
9. He has written a book, even with his busy schedule.
10. He has eaten dinner in a tuxedo on top of an erupting volcano and then skied down.

Oh Captain, My Captain... By Sky Canyon

You know that moment when you find an actor who is simply marvelous at what they do, and you can't help but love them? And you know that other moment when your heart comes crashing down in a blazing inferno of death because you mistakenly decided to Google said actor and they are nothing like the glorious god-like person you imagined them to be? Yeah. I've had that happen a lot.

AND THEN THERE WAS NATHAN FILLION.
Out of the darkest of nights, a single spark of light burns in the void. A beacon of hope, a sparkling joy that sets the night sky ablaze as well as the hearts of the lonely and wandering pilgrims. It is like nothing the world has seen before. This radiant beam is the gift of the gods. The chosen one.

Nathan Fillion is one of my all-time favorite actors. He first captured my heart as the quick-witted, caring-yet-cocky captain of the good ship Serenity. I was so enthralled with this character, I couldn't help but research everything I could about the actor himself.

Usually, the more I learned the truth about a person whom I had already created in my mind, the more painful it became to see this person transform from my idea of them to actuality. Because I had already made an emotional connection with this idea, and it was like seeing a good friend change into a horrifying monster. I had experienced this time and time again. I knew that researching Nathan Fillion would likely end in utter despair. But I pushed forward anyway, in blatant disregard of my own vulnerable emotions.

And I was shocked. But not in the way I thought I would be. I was shocked in a good way. a VERY good way. I felt as if I had struck gold. This man was not at all like I had envisioned him to be. He was even better.

This is a rarity among most people I have created in my mind. You see, I have a very vivid imagination, and I hold nothing back when imagining those in my mind to be the best and brightest of people. Every person is the absolute best version that my imagination can conjure up.

Which means Nathan Fillion is literally better than I can imagine.

You may be skeptical, and rightly so. However, I challenge you to research him for yourself and come up with an argument against mine. I don't doubt that by the end of your search, you will be captivated as well.

Here are my arguments:

-He is a fan of his own shows. If you listen to some of the commentaries he has done for Firefly, he knows every character's background, even if it makes not mention of it in the actual show. Only fans do that kind of research. Either that or he has done some serious thinking about it, in which case it would be categorized as fan fiction. He even has posters of Firefly in his TV room. Also, he makes reference to his previous shows in his current shows.

-He is a huge geek. He has done more than his fair share of sci-fi. And he is happy to do it. As I said before, he's a fan of his own shows. He also goes to Comic-Con. He said this to a reporter of Entertainment Weekly:

''It's easy to keep the geek fan base stoked by simply remaining true to the inner geek,'' he says. ''I just continue to be excited by the things I am excited by. I love sci-fi. I love computer games. I love technology. I like flashlights that are really small but really bright. If it has buttons, batteries, performs some kind of unusual function — yeah, I got it. I want it.''

Also, he did this video:

-He likes Community. This statement speaks for itself. Also, here's a picture. Feast your eyes.

-He is hilarious. There is an endless abundance of videos I could show you to prove my point, but I'll just show you my favorite:

-He is a man of the people. He does not neglect his fans, in fact he puts himself on the same level as them. He tweets more often than any other celebrity I follow, and a lot of times it is to respond to fans. Because of the characters he has played, he gets a variety of responses on the street. This was said to the same EW reporter:

''Castle fans — I'll say 75 percent of the time — are women, and they light up. They go [eyes and mouth open]. They get really excited,'' he says. ''Firefly fans will see me, do a double take, stop, nod, and say, 'Captain' with an air of 'I know what you've been through. I've been there too.' A guy did it to me in a furniture store the other day. I was walking by, and he saw me, stopped, stood up straight, and said, 'Captain,' and I nodded and said, 'As you were.'''

-He is a true man. He can weld. He only uses harsh language when appropriate (even though the whole point of swearing is that it ain't appropriate). He knows how to treat a lady. He prepares for the Zombie Apocalypse.

-And last but not least: he's Canadian. Which is a pretty amazing feat, since we all know that Canada does not exist.

The Legend of the Prancing Llama

I came across this post and I had to add it to our blog. The question was asked on http://wiki.answers.com/Q/When_do_llamas_prance_in_twilight and answered by user bobdebbiejoe

When do llamas prance in twilight?

Answer:
When do llamas prance in moonlight? Many people have asked me this question and I have always answered the same way. No one knows for sure, but there are some urban legends that might help to answer such an important question. For example, an ancient tale tells of a young Homo erectus, a boy caveman, who was gathering nuts and berries in the twilight when a mysterious thing happens. He spots a single llama, that has a bionomical name, which is lama glama, and it was prancing in the moonlight. Back then, they did not have a time system, but the moon was directly overhead, so it was estimated to be around midnight. This is one of the most unlikely stories about this topic.
One of the more nonfiction-like stories about this subject is the tale of George Washington and his walk around the White House lawn. Legend has it that he was fetching his wife, Martha Washington, a glass of water from the well when he approached a llama, prancing feebly on the lawn of the pearly white mansion. It appeared to be elderly, and as the night grew later, the llama was ailing much. This was around 12:15. The frail llama soon collapsed and was never found again.
Were these myths, a simple fairy tale told to inform children about the wonders of life, or was this truly the greatest mystery in history of all? Right up there next to the Bermuda Triangle, the Sphinx's nose, Roanoke, and Anastasia, this topic is mysterious, entertaining and frightening all the same. Was it the same, never-dying llama that pretends to die and keeps coming back in fairy tales, myths and legends, or is there a species of llamas that prance secretly, occasionally getting caught?
"There are several discussions about this subject that are very debatable," says llama-prancing scientist Pierce Hart, "Many can seem true, but with further investigation are proven false. Others are the other way around; they appear unrealistic, but with further analysis seem, if not already proven, correct. There are some nasty and fanciful rumors, well, more than some, a lot of rumors that aren't true."

You're welcome.

My Fictional Character Zombie Apocalypse Team... by Sky Canyon

If you know me at all, you know I talk a lot about zombies. One of my most common phrases is "I'd like to have that person on my Zombie Apocalypse team!" Well, I just realized recently that I've never made an actual list of people I would like on my team. So today I sat down and wrote out a list. I'm pretty satisfied with the result.

This list is made up of fictional characters for two reasons: first, I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, and second, because they are just better at fighting zombies.

I decided on a list of rules when choosing these characters, because there has to be some sort of limit, lest my team be a thousand people strong, which really is not a reasonable team at all.
Here are the rules:
-Limit of 11 people including yourself (like Ocean's 11, with yourself being Danny Ocean, of course)
-No superheros allowed (meaning people with superhuman powers or mutations)
-Magic does not exist in the Zombie Apocalypse
-You can't have the Doctor
-You cannot have more than one character from the same universe (e.g. if you want to have Mickey, you can't have Goofy)
-No Will Smith characters (as much as you might want them, it's really just cheating)
-No characters who have already participated in a Zombie Apocalypse (sorry, you can't have Tallahassee)

Now that we have that straight, here is the list of the people I have chosen:

1. Captain Malcolm Reynolds, Firefly

I think my choice for Mal is a pretty obvious one. He's one of the best gunslingers in the New Old West. Besides that, he is an excellent leader, good looking, and he's funny to boot. I think you would go amiss not to choose this lovely specimen of the human race.

2. River Song, Doctor Who

Another quite obvious choice. Not only does this woman know how to fight, she is also incredibly intelligent and knows a lot about how the world works. She is also compassionate and gets along well with most people. And with her doctorate in archaeology, we would not only survive the apocalypse, but also preserve things from our past so that our history does not become lost to us. Mal, however, might want to look out for her poisonous lipstick.

3. Shawn Spencer, Psych

 Okay, here's one of my not-so-obvious choices. He often mispronounces words, has a distaste for pointy objects, and has a crippling fear of raccoons. However, his crazy antics are just what the doctor ordered when you have a case of the zombies. Every team needs comic relief, especially in times as sinister as the Apocalypse. Besides, his "psychic" abilities may come in handy some day.

4. Tony Stark, Iron Man

Every team, especially a zombie fighting one, needs an engineer. Tony Stark is one of the best. Now, you may be thinking, "Hey! You said no superheros!" Because he has no superhuman abilities or mutations, he does not technically fall under the category of "superhero". Not only does he have the metal capacity to engineer zombie fighting weapons and impenetrable safe houses, he also has access to a lot of useful resources. He would be a clear asset to our team.

5. Gwaine, Merlin

Gwaine is a loyal Knight of the Round Table. He has a good heart and is one of the best warriors in the kingdom. But let's get real here. He's attractive. VERY attractive. If I had to be stuck looking at people with limbs falling off, entrails exposed, and decaying flesh for most of the day, I would want to come home to a man as beautiful as this. I mean, just look at that hair! And if we did make it to the end, I wouldn't mind repopulating the earth with this man.

6. Dr. Gregory House, House

 From the beginning of my list making, I have always known I would want a doctor on my team. It's just practical. House, however, might not be the most practical doctor. He can't use one of his legs, and he has an addiction to painkillers. Even so, he is one of the best doctors in the world. As long as we keep him out of the fray, I think he will help us more than hurt us. We just need to keep him away from Tony Stark, or there would be an argument lasting for weeks.

7. Angela the Herbalist, Inheritance Cycle

Angela is one of the most off-beat characters I have come across. But it is no secret that her fighting skills are far above average, as well as her healing capabilities. Because there is no magic, though, she is reduced to a simple herbalist. I have suspicions, however, that she does not use magic at all, and that she is really a time lord. Possibly even a regeneration of the Doctor's daughter. Even if that is not the case, we would be fools not to add her to our team.

8. Augustus McCrae, Lonesome Dove

 Gus is one of my favorite fictional characters. He is older, but he hasn't lost his youthfulness. He is funny, caring, and brave. He also knows how to hold his own with a gun. Though his views on life might be a little different than most, his wisdom and advice is still worth heeding.

9. Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games

 Notice that I did not include a picture from the movie. This is because I am choosing the book version of Katniss, not the movie version. Katniss is obviously a pro at survival. Also, I needed someone who was good with a long-range weapon besides a gun.

10. Paula Dean, Food Network

 I refuse to believe that Paula Dean is a real person, therefore I have included her in this list. I chose her because when you are killing zombies all day, you want to come home to a well decorated house that smells like fried chicken.

11. Sky Canyon, Prancing Llamas

Last, but certainly not least, ME!! It's pretty obvious why I would choose myself. BECAUSE I'M AMAZING!

I based this list loosely on the crew of Serenity from Firefly. Myself and Paula Dean being the dinosaurs on Wash's dashboard. I think that with all of these people, I would be able to survive the Zombie Apocalypse. Please feel free to comment with your list. Just remember to follow the rules!