Back when I was in University, somewhere between my BA and my Masters in English literature, I tended bar at one of the campus’s quieter watering-holes. Among the assortment of oddball regulars that frequented the place was a fellow nicknamed Chef. In spite of the fact that everyone called him “Chef,” Chef rarely talked about…
August 28, 2023: Meanwhile, on the home front…
August 27, 2023: Suji Sunday!
Derpy Suji at Beatrice Cafe. The kouign-amann - so near, yet so far. Impatiently awaiting her snack... Okay. Eat time! Dad's muse Sleepy girl
The Strange Assassination of Kim Jong-nam
Speaking of state-sponsored assassinations, one of the strangest was that of Kim Jong-nam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia on February 13, 2017. Kim Jong-nam was the son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il and heir to his father, but rumor has it he fell out of favor after embarrassing the family by trying…
August 25, 2023: Fan Expo!
My reference photo of supervillain t-shirts to ensure I don't double purchase at this year's Fan Expo. Akemi is Con-Ready! Photos from Fan Expo. Purchases? None. The verdict? Meh. I would have probably had a better time checking out Rolling Quartz at the Toronto Korean Festival. To be honest, not a huge fan - but,…
August 24, 2023: Unusual Deaths and Donburi!
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August 22, 2023: Protects apace and news of note!
I delivered the fifth and final script for my horror comic the other week and now have started approvals on the character designs. Great stuff and I can't wait to start giving you all a sneak peek in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, sent off three comic book pitches for a classic sci-fi I.P. Any of…
Auditioning Advice for Actors!
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August 20, 2023: Suji Sunday!
Out and about, nursing her ouchie. Time to brush those teeth! Ready to head out. Guarding her yolk. Egg time - before and after.
August 19, 2023: Unusual Deaths and Snacks!
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Breaking into the industry – some advice!
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Some of my favorite buildings in Japan!
Louis Vuitton - Osaka Prada - Aoyama Maison Hermes - Ginza Gyre - Omotesando Christian Dior - Omotesando Tod's - Omotesando Mikimoto - Ginza Wako - Ginza The Iceberg - Shibuya Kashiyama Daikanyama - Daikanyama Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower - Shinjuku Tokyo Station - Chiyoda Pick your favorite!
August 15, 2023: Unusual Deaths and Donuts!
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August 14, 2023: Your Account Has Been Locked!
Yesterday morning, I woke up to the news that my twitter account had been locked. I experienced a trifecta of emotions in rapid succession: disbelief, anger, then relief. Disbelief because my twitter feed is relatively benign - unless you happen to be a politician. Anger at the thought of the 12+ years of tweeting history…
August 13, 2023: Suji Sunday!
Hanging out with coco. Two old-timers commiserating. Suji continues to slow down. She now sleeps through most days.... She's also having an increasingly harder time chewing and swallowing. We suspect it's the neural paralysis that robs her of her ability to walk that is slowly working its way up her spine. So this is how…