THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Saintly Wife Barb uncovered this ancient artifact from 1976 while going through old photos and such. She was attending the University of Toledo. I was trying to survive my brief and hellish time as a DC Comics staffer. 3-6-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Jack the Ripper (1959). Written by the legendary Jimmy Sangster, this is more “whodunit” than horror. It has decent acting, false leads, moody camerawork and a satisfying ending. It might be good for a Svengoolie presentation. 3-5-26.

I'm calling out late-night comedians for not supporting trans people or commenting on the terrible laws we are subjected to. I'm looking at you Daily Show. I'm looking at you Oliver, Colbert, Kimmel, Fallon & Meyers. We bring too much to the arts & the world for you to be silent to our oppression.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Funko Pop! Godzilla ‘65 Victory Dance. This wonderful figure showcases an iconic moment in Godzilla history. An Amazon exclusive, it’s available for pre-order today! It’ll be released on March 31. 3-4-26.

Today's Last Kiss with a gag by me.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Wild Vacation Rentals. I love it when HGTV goes off the rails. Comedians Sherry Cola and D'Arcy Carden travel the states to find awesome, crazy and unique vacation rentals. Sign me up for a trip to Little Talladega! 3-3-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Uncanny X-Men #23. Wouldja believe the Rawhide Kid and the Legion of Monsters in one issue? I feel like writer and dear friend Gail Simone sent me a love letter. Hey, Marvel. I would buy new titles with all these characters! 3-2-26.

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Saturday Night Live. In a scary world, “The Gentleman’s Code” featuring Connor Storrie, Mikey Day and Kenan Thompson had me laughing out loud. This silly physical sketch had me laughing out loud. SNL remains a national treasure. 3-1-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Saintly Wife Barb bought a new car. It’s a Cadillac XT4 and, if I’m a very good girl, she may even give me a ride in it. Seriously, she deserves this vehicle and I am over the moon happy for her. 2-28-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: I hadn’t driven my SUV since just before my recent hospital stay. Today, I drove it for the first time in three weeks. I went to the Medina Library and Carol & John’s Comic Book Shop, Cleveland’s best. I’m on the road again. 2-27-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY:Black Cat Books in Medina. There are many reasons to love this place. Oneis the monthly Tatum’s Top 5. It’s rare when my interest is not piqued by one of this woman’s choices. She has excellent taste. Now excuse me while I order one of her latest recommendations. 2-26-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Taylor Tomlinson Prodigal Daughter (Netflix). What a sensational stand-up special! Hilarious, insightful, moving, spiritual. It hit so many marks for me. One of the best stand-up acts I’ve seen in years. 2-25-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Tombstone French Fry Crust Pizza (Loaded Bacon Cheddar). Frozen pizza’s a go-to here. This was a hit. You could taste the “french fry” and the bacon and cheddar complimented it. Warning: it loses something if you eat it cold. Heat the leftovers up. 2-24-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Barb found this box while going through stuff. It’s full of my dad’s cuff links and tie clips. He didn’t get many chance to use them because he worked six days a week, but he most definitely had style. I’ll showcase some of these pieces in the near future. 2-23-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Men’s Adventure Quarterly #9. It’s been a minute or three since I last wrote about this fine magazine. This issue has gators galore. Lots of great men’s adventure mags history and chilling croc attacks. What’s not to love? 2-22-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Complete Yancy Street Gazette. The YSG was one of the first fanzines I subscribed to. It was also one of the first I wrote for. I made lifelong friends though its pages and I am thrilled to see those issues again. 2-21-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Christine Jorgensen: A Personal Autobiography was a gift from a Facebook friend. She was the most famous transwoman of the 1950s and beyond, yet I knew little about her. This great book is filling in the gaps for me. 2-20-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Gorgon (1964). I’d not seen this British horror movie until it aired on Svengoolie recently. I saw the ending coming but the film itself was well acted with decent suspense and a real sense of tragedy. I liked it. 2-19-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Leopard from Lime St. by Tom Tully. Yes, this is a blatant rip-off of Spider-Man with the young hero getting powers from a radioactive leopard. But, gosh darn it, it’s funky fun and I’m enjoying it immensely. 2-18-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Doctor Doom Epic Collection: Enter...Doctor Doom. I lean towards Victor being the quintessential Marvel villain. These 1962-1969 tales tales show his beginnings and development. Six decades later, he still intrigues me. 2-17-26

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Live with Kelly and Mark. Saintly Wife Barb got me hooked on this talk show. The banter between Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos pairs well with a breakfast sandwich. We both love the daily “Stump Mark” segment. Pleasant viewing. 2-16-26

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Sensation Comics #38 (Facsimile Edition). I always get a kick out of these DC editions featuring complete issues of rare Golden Age titles. It’s like time-traveling to a different era of heroes, gangsters and Nazis. 2-15-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: MetroHealth. An amusing thing about my stay at the Cleveland Heights hospital was people telling me about the deep divide in their families. They were divided between Marvel and DC. This took me back to the 1960s. 2-14-26

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: MetroHealth. Comics writer Jenny was the celebrity of my floor, almost as big as the soap opera star who was there a while back. I enjoyed talking to staff members about comics. I didn’t have an appetite, but they surely fed my ego. 2-13-36.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: MetroHealth. I spent four days in Metro’s Cleveland Heights facility. It was excellent. A comfortable large room. Staff that was efficient, friendly and kind, and who always used my correct name and pronouns. Top marks all around. 2-12-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Godzilla Kai-Sei Era #1-6 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Cizmesiga. IDW is breaking the rules with all kinds of different takes on the Great Scaly One. I prefer traditional Godzilla, but I can’t deny these are very interesting. 2-11-26.

If you're an American who cares at all about this country and your fellow Americans, you just don't accept an invitation from a child-raping dictator. You just don't. Four years from now, I'll be rooting for the U.S. Women's team and the Canada Men's Team.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: “See the USA in Your Chevrolet!” I’ve never been a car girl, but when I listen to rising country artist Brooke Lee singing a modernized version of that tune, I’m filled with warm nostalgia. What a wonderful way to celebrate the brand’s 20-year anniversary! 2-20-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine. I love the Late Show band and I’m guessing/hoping the new name means we have not seen the end of this wonderful group of musicians. Long may they make musical magic! 2-9-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: My Girlfriend is 8 Meters Tall by Wataru Mitogawa. This manga is more charmingly saucy than sexy as normal-size student Yumeji tries to make life a bit easier for his childhood friend Chieri. I love these characters and this series. 2-8-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Akronomicon 2026 was a winter horrorland of actors, creators, creatures and vendors. I was thrilled to connect with old friends like Brinke Stevens and Nancy Anne Ridder. I will be back in 2027. 2-7-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Mana to Miniskirts by Tanya Mondragon. A gamer nerd is struck by a gender-change virus and navigates her new reality like a D&D campaign. Transgender romances are often formulaic, but this one takes a different approach and is well-written to boot. 2-6-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Godzilla Legends: Mothra: Queen of the Monsters by Sophie Campbell and Matt Frank. IDW continues to produce amazing Godzilla series. This one is a different and fascinating take on one of my favorite kaiju. Recommended. 2-5-26.

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Muppet Show is back and I loved it. It had the funny quirky feel of the original but still felt fresh. I was grinning like a kid all through the episode. Let’s hope this is just the launch of a new series! 2-4-26.

Damn! It's Presidents Day and my Abraham Lincoln dress is at the cleaners.

One year ago today.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Do Women Need Sex Entertainment Vol. 1 by Yachinatsu and Sono Yoshioka. Broke and single, Sono takes an admin job at a escort agency catering exclusively to women. A delightful, funny and gentle sex romp. Mature readers only. 2-3-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Sabrina Carpenter singing and performing “Manchild” at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Her lively appearance made me smile from the start. The choreography and props were amazing. One of the best awards show performances ever. 2-2-26.

Today's LAST KISS with a gag by me.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds by John Fugelsang. The long title says it all. The best non-fiction book I’ve read in years. 2-1-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Troll 2. A sequel even better than the original. The stakes are greater. The human stories are more intense. This is a film that explores heroism and humanity, courage and fear, and will leave you stunned by how good it is. 1-31-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Greg Ketter, founder of DreamHaven Books & Comics in Minneapolis. His protest of ICE as tear gas swept around him was inspirational. Comics have always been “woke” and that’s one of the things I most love about them. 1-30-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Sarah Sherman. With the departure of Bowen Yang, she is my new favorite Saturday Night Live cast members. She’s cute and hilarious and obviously game for whatever the writers throw at her. I want to hang with her. 1-29-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Catherine O’Hara. I’m happy for the truly wonderful entertainment she brought me and countless others. She was one of the funniest performers of all time. I mourn her death, but celebrate her life. 1-28-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey. Her recent appearance was wonderful. She has great ideas for her state. She has a sense of humor. We need more young leaders like her and fewer old farts, Bernie Sanders being the exception. 1-27-26

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Peacemaker Season Two. As Rick Flag, Sr., father of the murdered Rick Flag, Jr., Frank Grillo joins the small racks of TV villains I scream obscenities at. He joins Tobias Whale and Hiram Lodge. Well acted, sir. 1-26-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Peacemaker Season Two. The close bond between Chris Smith (John Cena) and Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks) carries the emotional weight of the season. It is as amazingly odd as it is amazingly right. I believe them. 1-25-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Peacemaker Season Two. I thought it was better than the first. More character development. More fantastical events and settings. Both Scarier and more heartwarming at the same time. Sign me up for Season Three. 1-24-26