Erratum!

Erratum!

Egads!  How embarrassing!  Yesterday, while considering my sizable sock collection en route to selecting my Top 10, I completely overlooked a drawer.  Thus, the following worthy candidates (among many others) were not entered into an official competition: From left to right: Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Munsch's The Scream, NASA, Grey Aliens, Hot Pink Cool Cats, Boxing…

My Top 10 Socks!

My Top 10 Socks!

Akemi complains I have too many socks.  "He has over a hundred pairs!" she'll tell anyone who will listen.  I mean, I know I have a varied collection, but nowhere near 100.  "Over one hundred!" she insists.  So I checked and counted a modest 84 pairs. Anyway, while going through my varied collection, I decided…

June 28, 2018: The Lifely Updates!

While walking by a bar called Mr. C... Me: Hey, just like Richie's dad.  Mr. Cunningham. Akemi: Who? Me: You know?  Happy Days? Akemi: What? Me: Fonzie?  Arthur Fonzarelli? Akemi: Are you talking English? THINGS I ACCOMPLISHED YESTERDAY 1 - Arranged furniture delivery 2 - Helped Akemi assemble bar cart 3 - Contacted plumber to…

Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!

These were my favorites... Astro City #52 (cover art by Alex Ross) Black Panther #2 (cover art by Daniel Acuna) Harrow County #32 (cover art by Tyler Crook) Hunt For Wolverine: Mystery In Mandripoor #2 (cover art by Greg Land) Man of Steel #5 (cover art by Joe Prado, Ivan Reis, Alex Sinclair) Mother Panic:…

June 26, 2018: 13 of the Most Insidiously Evil Organizations!

A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) What's Their Deal? An off-shoot of Hydra, they're a terrorist organization run by science-minded nerds unfettered by things like morals, ethics, and laws. How Low Can They Go? Their distinct yellow uniforms ensures they are constantly being mistaken for rogue beekeepers.  Also, in addition to creating the reality-altering cosmic cube, they…

Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.02, Act 5!

June 12, 2018: Happy Dark Matter Day!

Previously on Dark Matter… Link to Episode 4.01 Link to Episode 4.02 – Act 1 Link to Episode 4.02 – Act 2 Link to Episode 4.02 – Act 3 Link to Episode 4.02 - Act 4 And our story continues… Next on Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 - Episode 4.02: The alien invasion escalates, FIVE…

June 19, 2018: Back the Sock Up!

If I were to ask you to name Toronto, Canada's greatest living celebrity, who would you say? Drake?  Keanu Reeves?  Ryan Gosling?  Jim Carrey? WRONG! Toronto, Canada's greatest living celebrity is none other than talk show host, podcaster, pundit, perennial political candidate, and noted philanthropist Ed the Sock! Ed the Sock is Making a Comeback!…

June 18, 2018: Missing Japan and the Suji Factor!

Thanks to all of those who inquired about Akemi's family back in Osaka.  All are fine following yesterday's earthquake - although her father was in an elevator at the time it struck and initially assumed he was suffering a stroke. Meanwhile, some 300 miles northeast of Osaka, our old friend Martin Gero is enjoying some…

June 17, 2018: Finally – Answers! Maybe! Or Probably Not!

Pictured above: Suji's expression accurately reflecting my mood over these past two days. Lulu and Suji working on their tans.  This in direct contrast to Akemi who always ventures out in a sweatshirt, oversized sunglasses, and a baseball cap - and only after she's slathered herself with sunscreen SPF 100.  According to Akemi, Japanese researchers…

June 16, 2018: Goku, ornery crabs, and shifting gears!

Well, look who was in town the other day.  None other than Peter Kelamis, aka Yellow Jacket, aka Adam Brody.  Also, aka the voice of Goku from Dragon Ball Z which totally wowed Akemi.  Forget Ryan Reynolds.  Peter Kelamis is her new celebrity crush! Ivon, Peter and I got together for chicken schnitzel, tasteless chicken…