Monthly Archives: April 2007

Tasty Post-Show Goodness

Tasty Post-Show Goodness Originally uploaded by grabbingsand. A lovely selection consumed at Twain’s in Decatur.

Jodi Is Out, Gail Is In

News Flash: Gail Simone To Write Wonder Woman. Remember how I was so intrigued by the idea of another mainstream novelist taking the reins of a major comic book title? Well, that was fun while it lasted, but not fun enough. And definitely not as fun as this news. If you don’t read many comics,

Not Enough Morphine

Just one dose of the late Mark Sandman (and capable company) is not enough for a day like today, so have another.

Omens And Portents

The laundry room is downstairs, just off from the dining room, in the addition we created from a backyard deck a year or so ago. Currently, the dining room is serving as a seamstress’s haven, a place for Alyssa and Nikki to manufacture dresses for the upcoming production. You are coming to see it, yes?

Angels Dig Motorcycle Cops

I have no explanation for this. I found it randomly during a rather specific eBay search for the upcoming show and was just as perplexed as you are. And yes, it is a figurine. Part of a series, apparently.

It Is Finished

Ominous. It is oddly fitting that I turned the last page of Lamb just yesterday morning.  A story about the life of Jesus, told from the point of view of his childhood best friend, finished just after breakfast on Easter morning.  And yet, knowing the ending that was inevitable, the resolution seemed incredibly abrupt.  I

Friday Again Already

A week ago, I’d been 35 for a day. Thursday evening, I came home from work as quickly as meetings and traffic would allow. Nikki’d asked me earlier if a 6pm reservation would be doable. Surprise dinner. I’d said “Yes.” But as fate would have it, I was whipping into the driveway at 5:42pm with

Morning At The Asshaberdashers

(Inspired by Amber’s post. Specifically, the title.)