THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Bernd das Brot. He’s a depressed loaf of German bread who has been a star for 25 years. I want to write a Bernd comic. Who better? I’m a baker’s child living in Trump’s fascist America. It could be my Howard the Duck! 9-21-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: We joined the fabulous Jess and her boyfriend Rick for the lady’s birthday dinner at Akron’s legendary Luigi’s, the home of great pizza and more. A wonderful time was had by all and I only waddled a little bit afterwards. 9-20-25.

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Every damn day is a new attack on or a new threat to trans people like me. Your supporting these monsters is not an opinion. It's a revelation of your basic lack of humanity.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: DC Finest: Metamorpho the Element Man. Jesus loves me, this I know, because I have this great collection of all the early Metamorpho stories. If He could arrange for me to write a Metamorpho series, I’d be in Heaven. 9-19-20.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History 1850-1950 by Eli Erlick. Thirty trans people whose tales change everything I thought I knew about trans history. Gender studies are among my new jams. 9-18-25.

I don't expect to get my happy ending. Too many hearts and minds turned against my becoming my authentic self. But I will keep becoming, keep fighting, keep sharing, keep writing. And when they come for me, I'll sink my teeth into their necks and take as many of them with me as I can.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy! by Claire McNear. This delivers on its sub-title with fascinating information on near every aspect of the game. 9-17-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: I’m enjoying Teachers Week at Wheel of Fortune. No Jefferson Pierce references, but Vanna White was nice to look at in her semi-sexy teacher outfits. But, I ask, when are we going to get Trans Comics Creators Week? 9-16-25.

DO NOT SEND ME YOUR IDEAS FOR CHARACTERS OR STORIES. WHEN I REALIZE WHAT YOU'RE TRYING TO SEND ME, I DELETE YOUR MESSAGE UNREAD AND BLOCK YOU.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Avengers in the Veracity Trap! by Chip Kidd & Michael Cho. It’s as if they asked “What would 12-year-old Tony love?” Maybe something with the early Avengers, Marvel Monsters and Loki? Yep, they nailed it. 9-15-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Movie Monster Comics Treasury also known as Retro Comic Reprints #351. Available from Barnes & Nobel, it collects cinema-based Dell horror comics. Interesting takes not always based on the seeming source material. 9-14-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: My dear pals Sam Maronie and Kevin Kenney-Maronie visited my garage sale on their way to Skunkfest in nearby North Ridgeville. (Yes, that’s a thing.) It was an unexpected delight to see them and made my day. 9-13-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: DC Finest: Superboy: The Superdog from Krypton. I am totally loving this collection of stories from 1954 and 1955, almost all of which I had never read before. The writers are too often unknown, but there’s real heart to these tales. 9-12-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Bandette Volume Five: The Wedding of B.D. Belgioue by Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover. From the first time I met “the greatest thief in the world,” I’ve loved the charming pixie and this is the best book in the series. 9-11-25.

I want to assure y'all that I do not own a transgender gun or know where I could buy transgender ammo. If I did own a transgender gun, it wouldn't hurt anyone. It wold just make them trans. But that's just a fantasy. Smart people know it doesn't work that way.

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It’s an absolute shame that DC fired Gretchen Felker- Martin for exercising free speech and then @bsky.app suspended her account. Every writer here should be decrying this because we have to stand up for each other! This is ridiculous.

You do not want to miss this weekend's garage sales. Besides all the usual very cool and bargain-priced stuff, From 10 am to noon, we'll have a table in the driveway filled with FREE BOOKS! cleveland.craigslist.org/gms/d/medina...

What else has Gretchen Felker-Martin written? Because I want to buy it all.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Jeopardy. On the September 10 episode, the correct answer to a clue about ME TV was “Who is Svengoolie?” The world needs more Svengoolie. Might I suggest an appearance on the next Celebrity Jeopardy? 9-10-25.

Today's LAST KISS with a gag by me.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The new seasons of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy are here! I cherish spending a relaxing hour every weeknight in a space where words and facts still mean something. If only our country could follow suit. 9-9-25.

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: My every other year eye examination could not have gone better. My eyes have not changed in the two years since the last exam. It’ll help to see clearly as I begin learning how to do makeup. Will I have Betty Davis eyes? 9-8-25.

I don't plan on going full-time until April 2026 - the second anniversary of my starting HRT - but I do intend to present as my authentic self at most conventions. If you would like to have me at your event, private message me or email me at tonyisa at ohio dot net.

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Young Men in Love. Edited by Joe Glass and Matt Miner, this queer romance anthology is just under 200 pages of interesting stories and terrific full-color art. Recommended for queer and straight readers alike. 9-7-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Hansel and Gretel. Stephen King teams with the late Maurice Sendak for a fine retelling of the classic fairy tale. It doesn’t shy away from the gruesome elements of the story, but is still a great book for children of all ages. 9-6-25

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Our son Ed is running for Medina City Council at large. Saintly Wife Barb and I picked up his lawn signs and t-shirts. We’re so proud of this fine man. With his engineering expertise, he’s the best candidate. 9-5-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Nobody 2. Good violent fun for the whole family. Or maybe not. For me, seeing Bob Odenkirk, family and friends deal with bad people fills me with joy. Sharon Stone is hilarious as the main villain. 9-4-25.

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: K-Pop Demon Hunters (Netflix). The title explains the concept. Interesting characters. Catchy songs. Some genuine emotion and peril. Besides, I’m a sucker for a good redemption story. A hundred entertaining minutes. Recommended. 9-3-25.

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Today's LAST KISS with a gag by me.

I am not ashamed of or embarrassed by who I am. However, even in these awful times, I am filled with joy as my journey to becoming fully myself continues.

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen by J. Michael Straczynski and Phil Noto. Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, and well over a dozen heroes and villains walk into a fancy French restaurant. Hilarity ensues. Highly recommended. 9-2-25.

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Charlton Companion by Jon B. Cooke (2020) is the story of the “All-In-One” publisher. I’ve read Charlton comics since the early 1960s and was utterly fascinated by all I didn’t know about them. A great book of comics history. 9-1-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Branza’s Bake Haus & Market in Brunswick. I took Barb there for lunch and it was amazing. She had a cabbage roll and a big pretzel. I had the Rachel, a Reuben with turkey. Great food and an amazing market. Highly recommended. 8-31-25.

I need to find my special trans-friendly bar/tavern. The place where every one knows my name and cries out "Jenny" when I walk into the place. I want to be the 'Norm" for my people.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix). A wonderful movie with an outstanding cast playing great characters. The mysteries are intriguing and filled with twists. I dearly hope there’s a sequel in the near future. 8-30-25.

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Godzilla #1-6 by Kazuhisa Iwata (1988). Dark Horse did a great job bringing this manga adaptation of Gojira 1984 to the U.S. It conveys the drama and horror of the Japanese version of the movie. I would love to see it collected. 8-29-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor by Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch, Kevin Nowlan and David Baron is a big bold thriller that speaks to who Superman is and why he inspires the world. One of the best Superman tales of all time. 8-28-25.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Glick Center. I returned to MetroHealth’s main campus for a colonoscopy, It was good, even given what it was. I was properly gendered. I joked with nurses. I don’t remember the actual procedure, which I consider a win. 8-27-25.