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January 21st, 2007
Comic Books to Soldiers in Iraq - “We have a ton of overstock back issues that will never sell in our store. Our customers don’t generally buy back issues. They buy the trades.Regardless of your stance on the War or your politics in Washington, there are Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Sailors stationed overseas that are just like you and me. They are our friends, brothers, sisters, moms and dads, and they should have comics.”
I couldn’t agree more. It’s little gestures like these that show the men and women in our military that we love ‘em and appreciate all they do. The idea was cooked up by A Comic Shop’s owner Jason Blanchard who served our country honorably for 6 years. He hopes other comic shops will follow suit and we all spread the word. Way to go, Jason!
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Online Community for the Poconos - FINALLY! A fun place for people living in the Poconos to get together, share information, and do it in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 25th, 2004
I know, I know… the artists get all the glory. In fact, my dream as a kid was to be an artist for Marvel Comics.
Then I found out how much money they made, and I had to find a new dream. Fast.
I’ll just borrow this straight FROM the Animotions Newsletter:
Got comics in your blood? You could be making money doing them!
Do you have a great story that needs illustrating? Are you a super 2D or 3D artist in search of a good story to illustrate? Or are you just waiting for a venue to sell your own comic in?
There’s a market out there for good stories. Get the details here.
So if anyone’s interested in writing for indy comics, there’s a whole discussion on at Animotions . It’s a 3-d community (like Renderosity) dedicated to comics, superheroes, anime, fantasy, etc.
Membership required (free, of course).
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October 9th, 2004
There’s a lot going on in my professional life right now. This is evidenced in my lack of activity here and on my friend’s sites. Politics is fun and all, but I’m only interested in it with the aspect of ridiculing it. My mind is made up, your mind is made up… and the only purpose we’re serving right now is to drive anyone FROM our sites in the years to come by trying to play “online pundit”. I am looking beyond November 2nd at this point… and hope many of you will be sticking around.
I have an art director’s position waiting for me in the near future. I just gotta hang in there, and continue being the “nobody” I am now. I have the blessings of my family to resign any time I’d like, but there are some exciting things going on, whether my contributions are recognized or not:
In the present I have the opportunity to work with top notch professionals that gave ABC News its presence on the web. The time for newspapers to acknowledge reality and embrace the future has come, and I want to be a part of that transition team. I also have the frustration of people with a small-town/RIAA-like mentality to struggle with on a daily basis. It’s taking a lot of my time… I have data, surveys and reports eating my brain.
Fortunately I am POWERED by negativity.
Enough about me… here’s what’s going on with my friends on the web:
The 3rd Annual Boobiethon is in its final 24 hours. As usual, a smashing success. Congratulations to its organizers for all their hard work, and a nod of recognition to all of the bloggers who have contributed pics to a wonderful cause and making a difference!
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Zeldman on the arrival of their beautiful baby daughter on 9/28!
Octobuary is not only Breast Cancer awareness month (see “Boobiethon” above), but it is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Say hello to my dear friend, Lois Heckman and Women’s Resources of Monroe County - Real men don’t abuse those they’ve vowed to love, honor, cherish and protect. Even if you don’t live in the Poconos, I would urge you to seek them out if you have been a victim of abuse, and definitely support them.
Witchy guest spots here in SoApBoX and describes the surrealistic experience of her department being laid off in My only friend.. The End.
Not only is she a valued friend and contributes here, but is also working with the equally lovely and fellow Texan Deb Smouse, and will be adding some good stuff to All Things Girl soon… and WILL have a website of her own soon, I swear.
Gina writes about “Hardcore Activists” who say taking an ACD (Arraignment Considering Dismissal) for the protests during the RNC Convention makes you a “sellout”. Gina disagrees, and so do I. I no longer support a Child Protection Reform GROUP for that very same reason (though my view on CP$ remains the same.).
It’s one thing to stand up for what you believe in. It’s commendable.
It’s another to become a martyr when you don’t have to. It’s senseless and stupid.
Radicals are in every movement. And they destroy that movement faster than the people you’re advocating against. They also kill the credibility of your cause. (See PETA and Greenpeace for a few examples. While there are some decent and relatively sane people involved, their reputations have all been tarnished and overshadowed by the actions of their extremist element.)
Gina also links to pictures FROM inside Pier 57 at The Memory Hole.
More as I think of them…
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August 16th, 2004
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August 9th, 2004
For a guy whose slogan is “Only the coroner will know for sure”, you can bet your bippy it must be bad when I beg for a doctor’s appointment.
About two weeks ago I damn near collapsed. I come home & I can’t see straight and all of the caffeine pills in the world aren’t helping. Hence, my moreso-than-usual preoccupation with death, lately.
Well, I finally got the results FROM the tests at the hospital.
Are you sitting down?
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