I had no idea the source for the sample. All these years. And I love this channel. Like when they connected The Clash & The Police. youtube.com/shorts/KCEuV...

Penny is adjusting in her own way to the Maryland cold.

We had some Cleveland BBQ last night, w Eastern European influence. Grace & I split a Polish Girl sandwich, spicy kielbasa & pulled pork on a hoagie. I picked up some good comics, incl Derf’s Kent State & My Friend Dahmer. Great artists in CLE. @porterje.bsky.social Enjoyed our 1st trip here.

Grace & I arrived in wintery Cleveland later this afternoon, for the indie comics Genghis Con tomorrow. We walked out for dinner and then stopped at the Arcade, the 1st indoor shopping center in the US, opening in 1890. It was used for one dramatic scene in the recent Superman movie.

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen: The Who (1980) Clarence Gatemouth Brown Black Francis Pat Metheny Alice Cooper

I enjoyed meeting @jaredthrone.bsky.social at Richmond Indie Comic Expo. And I finished Bridge Planet Nine, a good standalone sci-fi story.

Serious test when your CEO is doing this. www.kron4.com/news/technol...

Good guitar stuff.

“MacCulloch’s history tells us two important things: First, queer bodies have always been part of Church history, indeed an integral part of its fundamental doctrines.”

When I took Penny out at lunch, she was ready for her puppuccino. That's not our car. But it doesn't matter because it's parked in front of our house so let's go, go, go! When I pulled her away, she sulked so we had to go to the dog park to make up.

Our day at the Richmond Indie Comics Expo (RICE) comes to an end. We meet many nice folks and artists we hope to see again. It was great to see a diversity of creators & attendees. #zines #indiecomics

I’m still awake after jolting up at 4:25 am. For all the things in your 60s, I was least prepared for stupidly erratic sleep.

Richmond Indie Comic Expo is this Sunday Nov 2 with more than 60 artists & writers. If you go, drop by table 33. richmondindiecomicexpo.wordpress.com/attend-rice/

Nice cover & arrangement. "Are You Going With Me?" is probably the most highlighted song from Offramp. But "James" is probably my favorite. youtube.com/shorts/lcC9r...

For those who work where AI is used or even required (esp in high tech), do you and others feel secure in pointing out the issues with AI? Can you say AI doesn't work well for certain tasks? Do you feel safe to bluntly state its faults?

I've definitely seen an increase of AI-created videos in my Youtube feed. Even if I tell YT to not show that channel, it recommends others like it, when I've not clicked on one to view. That's where the AI is obvious. I'm less inclined to view videos from channels I don't know.

Penny's idea of Face Time ignores personal boundaries.

Nice cover of a great song. youtube.com/shorts/cNLra...

We've had many times in our history when some have played on the fear of hidden enemies among us, whether it was the red scare of the 20s, McCarthyism, the Alien & Sedition Acts. Today, the actual enemies aren't hidden. They're brazenly, openly attacking our democracy. We know who they are.

"for it is the doom of men that they forget."

NYT editors are so tuned into the right wing they can’t fathom something outside that frame. But I think he does understand it and wants to curry favor with the right wing.

Headed to the Baltimore Comic Con w some items to get autographed, which I almost never do. But so many artists & writers I’ve enjoyed so much will be there. I’ll be helping my daughter at table F9. I can’t find Thor #337 after the move to MD. It’s here but I must have put it in the wrong box.

Fellow white ladies, this is how you use your Karen powers for good.

I'll be assisting this weekend, as well as meeting some of my favorite writers & artists. I have to say I love these. It's sooo different from the day job, working for a software company. I get a kick hearing what people find & enjoy at these cons.

Maybe I have nostalgia goggles on, but I miss Midnight Special, at least the first 4-5 years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4hr...

Fall cooler temps are here in Maryland and I love it. This is October as it should be. Wore a jacket last night to walk the dog (where Penny met a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Gimli).

Sanctimonious people irrationally blaming a racist’s murder on Democrats’ language are silent about Trump’s threat to wage war on Americans.

Today, what Hegseth and Trump said wasn't the form of a loyalty oath. But in function it was: Get on board with the war on Americans or leave.

How did I not know about JB singing with BB & Bobby until now? youtube.com/shorts/I45Ic...

Melinoë, main protagonist from Hades II

The technical term for their method of governing is extortion—and mostly it has worked. (Some exceptions. See Kimmel.) They play hardball and the only way to respond is play hardball back. Granted, likely to be painful in the short run, but it's the only way to stop bullies and mobsters. Don't cave.

Mister Miracle from the very talented @jonhartman.bsky.social . It was hard choosing a character, but as a kid who was into Houdini's bio at the time, I was hooked on Scott Free as an escape artist. Other ideas: Nexus, Space Ghost, and Matter Eater Lad or Ferro Lad.

The only Rapture I believe in. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHCd...

Listening to a little street music after a ramen dinner.

Latest subtle clue I'm not in Texas: Dr Pepper isn't as prevalent as a dispenser option or gas station/convenience store cars. Especially Dr Pepper Zero On the plus side, I'll never have to drive through Waco again.

My friend Richard’s delightful guitar playing. Reminder to me to do things I enjoy. We need it especially now.

Doh! I completely forgot to bring my new graphic novel purchases to read on this 5-hour flight. I have my iPad for reading. So far Baltimore airport has been a breeze. Easy parking, quick shuttle, fast security checkin. The hour drive had slow downs, but driving to DC would be worse.

Well, at the bar near the departure gate to San Fran, folks are having beers at . . . 9 AM. As my uncle used to say, “I’m a light beer drinker. As soon as it’s light, I’m drinking a beer.” * anecdote in the alt text

We enjoyed the Small Press Expo today. We picked up stories of different genres & nice prints. We enjoyed chats w/artists. Over 500 artists from all over. A bit to read. The 1st thing I bought: a woman illustrated her father's story of when he danced w/Janis Joplin. Excellent hook. #spx #indie

I'm so glad to see this from my senator. I might be new to Maryland, but I came from having Cruz & Cornyn for my senators. The honesty is refreshing. Thanks, Hollen.

While in Bethesda, Grace & I stopped at Torchy's for lunch. This might be the only Republican I really like. The Democrat is good, but today, I needed some brisket & chipotle on flour tortilla.

A couple of weeks ago, I read Sunflowers by @keezyyoung.bsky.social . Beautifully illustrated & written. My wife’s best friend from college is bipolar so I had a slight understanding of bipolar disorder. This work gives insight into living with it. Thanks store.silversprocket.net/products/sun...

Now that we’re in Maryland, we’re headed to the Small Press Expo (SPX) later this morning. Lots of great talent there. I’ll pick up many works, incl Ignatz nominees. With all that’s happening, enjoy your thing & support those who make the world more joyful. www.smallpressexpo.com/ignatz-awards/

I just finished watching Sugar. I'm a sucker for noir. And for clever use of classic movies. The editing alone is impressive. But there's more to it than that. Nothing I saw came out of nowhere. The clues & foreshadowing are there. The characters are solid. www.youtube.com/watch?v=twvP...

I found out I can have a grill or smoker on our townhome balcony, contrary to my initial reading of the laws. This is far more meaningful in my life than Charlie Kirk.

I chatted with a co-worker today in LA. As a person of color, she's worried about being picked up in the sweeps there & no one knowing what happened or where she is. We half-joked about my helping her husband get a lawyer, but it's a serious threat. Too many in the US live in fear bc of Trump.

This is probably my favorite Bobby Bland song. It's been covered a lot, but he brings something others don't. Bland does sadness as well as anyone. youtu.be/aANNYq-6fTg?...

Now we get to see all those Republican critics of Janet Reno for the Branch Davidian assault jump all over this.

Penny had sat more in the new chair in my office than I have. And her bed is right there. I think she likes that swooped seat.

We just voted for the 1st time in MD. And it was great: We received our ballots in the mail, we checked our candidate research & marked our votes, and dropped it off. TX made it harder to vote—removing polling places, shortening hours, etc. No need to take off work or stand in lines.