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David Bowie - A Tribute
Upon reading news of David Bowie's passing, I'll have to admit that I was a bit in disbelief.First, he has a new album & video out....but of course, he had been ill for awhile.My introduction with...
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Kicking Off 2016 With Online Shenanigans
Despite being busy the past few months (with both family illness and my aunt's sudden death), I have managed to maintain some creative momentum. Once again, in an effort to both maintain my blog and...
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Comics I'm Reading: SQUADRON SUPREME # 1
Quite honestly, it's been awhile since I've allowed myself the pleasure of reading comics on the regular basis. (Mostly, budgetary - if I have to choose between comics and Ramen noodles, well...)But...
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A Quote to Carry With You Tomorrow
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Mondays with Columbo: THE CONSPIRATORS
"This far....and no farther"The Conspirators was the final episode of Columbo's seventh - and final - season on NBC. It's also a real gem of an episode in as much as Columbo faces off against someone...
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Comics I've Read: Dynamite's MASKS 2
You know, it seems like only yesterday I was declaring Dynamite's first Masks series"a near-perfect pulp comic." Of course, as it progressed Masks became rather disappointing, moving from strength to...
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I'm Not Sure What's Sadder
The fact that this was once sold to kids and adolescents everywhere.......or the fact that I would have worn something like this in high school.Seriously.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
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Paging Through the Past
I'll be honest....I have a love/hate relationship with writing on a daily basis.No, not the fiction writing that I'm doing, or even the more professional writing that can lead to income, but keeping a...
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Mondays with Columbo: ETUDE IN BLACK
As the opening episode of Columbo's second season, Etude in Black has several things that make it sparkle - the interplay between Peter Falk and John Cassavetes; the witty, engaging script co-written...
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On Being A Beach Boy: LOVE & MERCY
Although I really liked Love & Mercy - a film about Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys - I have to admit a huge personal bias.In my college days, I was fascinated with the story of Brian Wilson and his...
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Today's Comic Marketing Lesson
One of the things many companies don't realize is that, when it comes to advertising, they should know their audience.Great example, in the 1940s, you would see ads like this in comics...
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Tonight's Must-Watch: LEGENDS OF TOMORROW
I'll give it to Berlanti Productions - they wear their Doctor Who fandom on their sleeve.Yes, in other interviews they've given, members of the production team have talked about Who's influence on The...
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Happy Birthday Fred Hembeck!
He's not only one of my favorite artists, but he's also responsible for fostering a love of comics in my youth.And yes, he did corrupt it. Yes, indeedy!Happy birthday, Mr. Hembeck!And here's what I'll...
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Kick off African-American History Month with MACKED, HAMMERED, SLAUGHTERED &...
Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered, & Shafted - a blaxploitation documentary from David F Walker on Vimeo.Came across this while reading Derrick Ferguson's movie review blog. Many of his sentiments and...
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Farewell to My Feline Brother Chucky
Originally Posted on FacebookToday was....kind of rough. Mom's cat Chucky has been sick for the past week. Barely eating, sleeping a lot....well, Chucky never was an up-and-lively cat. He was more of a...
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Mondays With Columbo: SWAN SONG
You might think, "Oh, this is the Columbo episode with Johnny Cash, so it's got to be a bit terrible."Actually, this entry from Columbo's third season is quite remarkable in how it both reveals the...
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Your Out-of-Context Public Domain Ad Moment of Zen
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A Little Rant About Digital Piracy
While reviewing my e-mail yesterday, I became part of a conversation with some fellow authors. One of these authors had remarked on possibly being asked to sign a counterfeit version of his work.Since...
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Your Fair Use Educational Moment of Zen
While I'm busy writing, working, and digging my way out of some well-ignored tasks, a video you should read - and share.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you can see this, that means...
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UP FROM WHERE WE'VE COME: A Must-Read
Musician Charles Wright is best known for his 1970 song, "Express Yourself"...and he's taken his own advice in writing his memoir, Up From Where We've Come.Although I must disclose that I received a...
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Moving Towards The Other Side
To be quite honest, despite the trauma of the past four months....this has been a very positive year for me.Although recovery has been slow, I have been carving out a small career as a freelance...
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How to Spend Your Time Tomorrow on Leap Day
Just chiming in while wailing away on other writing projects.Simply head to http://spendyourleapsecondhere.com/ - it's a microsite via Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.Watch each video 60 times. Then...
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Big Hint About Upcoming Personal News.....
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Speeding Along the Internet: Monthly Blogaround
The past few weeks have been busy: freelance work, finishing a short story (and launching into writing an honest-to-goodness graphic novel!), and other matters have kept the keyboard busy...if not...
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Birthday Thoughts
Ok, so you're probably thinking, "Gordon, why the [expletive] are you blogging at approximately 6:40 am on your birthday?"Yes, I've been that busy. And it's my blog, my rules.Yes, today's my birthday,...
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