Time to edit the bio a bit. What a drag.

My new motto is: Be reasonable and do it my way.
I lurk as mdnytryder on many fan sites. In case you were wondering, my name is a twisted version of the Allman Brothers song, ‘Midnight Rider’.

Sorry, but I am a very slow story updater. I know it is annoying as all-get-out, but that’s just the way it is. I do the best I can.

If you want to see what I envision Killer from ‘Planet Mudball’ looks like, go here:
http:///4151.html

I live in western New York State. My pack includes a Lab named Harley and two rescued cats - Ratchet and Bluestreak. I own a log home (please don’t call it a cabin – it pisses me off), a truck named Ace, and a Harley named Heartbreaker.

My official job title is Assistant Manager. I am part of an editorial staff for a medical journal. We proofread medical reports, journal entries, letters to the editor and book reviews. I am also in charge of the bookkeeping; I have a B.S. in Accounting. During the tax season, I work for H&R Block. This will be my 22nd year doing taxes.

I read constantly and almost always have a paperback in my purse. Although lately, I have been using my nook more and more. An e-book reader. What a great invention!

I must have over a thousand boxed books in my garage, barn, basement and scattered throughout the house. Some of them I’ve had since the 1970’s, I reread them over and over. Unfortunately, I would rather read crap books than non-fiction. Steven King wrote in one of his early novels, reading rots the mind. Well, my brain became rancid sometime around 1978.

Other interests include the Buffalo Sabres, photography, deer hunting, sci-fi, fantasy, motorcycles, old muscle cars (although right now I have a serious hard-on for a new yellow Camaro), Predators (those masks are sexy), and Transformers. In fact, I must admit I am dangerously obsessed with Transformers, both G1 and the movieverse. I hate the 1986 movie and prefer to ignore it entirely. Transformers is the only fandom I really follow closely. I don't have time for any others.
I finally made it to my first Botcon this year in Orlando. What a fun time, I wish I had known about this fandom a long time ago. I am older than your average Transformer fan. To give an example, if I were a banana, my skin would have brown spots. Hey, wait a minute – my skin does have brown spots! Oh yeah, those are freckles. That’s OK. Never mind then.

I admire everyone who has the imagination and talent to put their thoughts into words or pictures. I try to leave reviews, usually at the end of a story. I also enjoy reading writer’s bios, especially if they include quotes. And I will never nag you to update sooner – that would make me a hypocrite!

Here are some quotes that I particularly enjoy, for one reason or another.

QUOTES:

"Starscream Philosophy
A philosophy in which a recipient keeps a particular resource (object, another person, etc.) around and at their disposal despite having a very good reason to rid themselves of that resource because the resource in question provides some sort of valuable fringe benefit for the recipient. The term has it's origins in the science-fiction epic ‘TransFormers’ in which Megatron, the evil leader of the Decepticons, keeps his cohort Starscream around despite the threat Starscream poses to Megatron's iron-fisted rule of his subjects because Starscream apparently does his job so well. The term can be used to apply to a number of different situations.

EXAMPLE 1: "Though he knew that the alcohol he was drinking to excess would eventually do him in, Starscream philosophy kept him from flushing it all down the nearest toilet."

EXAMPLE 2: "She could barely stand to be around him because he was an over-emotional idiot, but she kept living with him for the great sex and the financial security he provided. Starscream philosophy was clearly at work here."
Posted by Kirk Bradford Myers, 12/29/06”
http:///define.php?term=Starscream

WhenI use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.
Humpty Dumpty in Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

Look, I can’t be any clearer than how crystal clear I am being.
Sam Witwicky in Transformers (2007)

Dear Confused Teen Girls: someone who sparkles and won't have sex with you isn't a vampire; it's a gay guy.
Jim Butcher on Twitter

Sit next to the boy you think is the cutest.
Karen Pomeroy in Donnie Darko

Your mouth says no but your beard says yes.
Mr. Crepsley to Madame Truska in The Vampires Apprentice – Circus de Freak

I want a biker who reads poetry, who drinks beer and who lowers the toilet seat, understands the perfection of 90 feet between the bases and appreciates the running game. He hates talk shoes, reality TV, loves and misses Johnny Carson. He likes to vacuum and change the sheets. A guy who sleeps in, jogs, and smokes. He likes a good bar fight. And he likes to kiss as much as he likes to make love.
Sara Pezzini to Lee Woo when asked what kind of boyfriend she would order in Witchblade, Lagrimas

Punctuality is for people with nothing better to do.
Harry Dresden in Small Favor by Jim Butcher

We’re gonna need a new plan.
Royce in Predators

A lady always makes a man want to be better than he is.
Truth in The Harlequin

Never bathe in hot oil and Bisquick.
Kowalski in Madagascar Penguins in: A Christmas Caper

There is no charge for awesomeness. Or attractiveness.
Po in Kung Fu Panda

Your kids aren't that cute.
Alexa Woods in Alien vs. Predator

There’s no place for truth on the Internet.
Howard Wolowitz in Big Bang Theory, The Vegas Renormalization

Respect my authority!
Eric Cartman in South Park

I’m not even supposed to be here! I’m just ‘Crewman Number Six’. I’m expendable. I’m the guy in the episode who dies to prove how serious the situation is. I’ve gotta get outta here!
Guy Fleegman in Galaxy Quest

Oh crap.
Hellboy in Hellboy

Death by teacup. Why didn’t I think of that.
Jack/Kyra in Chronicles of Riddick

There is always time for another last minute.
Death in The Hogfather

Remember, with great power, comes great responsibility.
Uncle Ben Parker in Spiderman

Are you kidding? I’m William Shatner, I can score anything.
William Shatner in Fanboys

Oh yea. I’m surrounded by morons.
Alexis in Transformers Armada, Episode 24, Chase

You aren’t too bright. I like that in a man.
Matty Walker in Body Heat

They don’t call him Starscream for nothing.
Powerlinked Prime and Jetfire in Transformers Armada, Episode 26, Link Up

Active evil is better than passive good.
Hector Mobius in Witchblade, episode 1.01 Parallax

You want to feel my spatula!
Mr. Ghoshdashtidar in Run Fat Boy Run

Wow! That was tingly!
Ratchet in Transformers (2007)

It’s all about rhythm.
Glitch in Tin Man

Have you got your processor up your exhaust port?
Ratchet in Transformers: Animated, Nanosec

I love the smell of bananas in the morning.
Horton in Horton Hears a Who

Last time you zapped me someplace, I didn’t poop for a week!
Dean Winchester to Castiel in Supernatural, Free to be You and Me.

Remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
Buckaroo Banzai in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

Well, this sucks.
Kowalski the penguin in Madagascar

I never look back darling, it detracts from the now.
Edna In The Incredibles

If I have to explain, you wouldn’t understand.
Harley Davidson T-shirt