My Continuing Missions
I'm warming up writing this in preparation for tackling the second draft of a story. I don't know how long it'll be or how much sense it'll make but it's a thing, an exercise, that is akin to an athlete stretching...
- Interesting Wines: We've been drinking Middle Sister of late and have really enjoyed the two that've landed on our dinner table. We started with the Rebel Red, a blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and mixed varietals, it's fruity and dry at the same time. We were surprised at how full it was and though it's described as a table wine, I think it's appropriate for any situation where there might be food involved. It would go well with a sharp cheddar cheese, for instance. Next we tried the Wicked White and it was every bit as good as its sister wine. With Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurtztraminer and other white you'd think it would be exceedingly sweet, but it was very, very well-balanced and not too dry, not too sweet. We have Drama Queen and Forever Cool in the wine rack for this week. I found 'em at my local liquor store for $10.99 and they're worth what I paid. Give 'em a try.
- Every year around this time there are loads of news reports coming out of San Diego from Comic-Con International. I went out there in 2000 and worked a table and had a GREAT time. I only saw a tiny portion of the show and I watch the reports with interest, looking for news that will tell me how comics will be going forward. So far, beyond the standard announcements of creators, titles, films and casts of films, I'm most intrigued by the news that Marvel will be redeveloping some of the old CrossGen titles to 'expand genre work' in comics. CrossGen went belly-up because they ran out of money. Some time later, Disney bought them for a title called Abadazad that they thought could be developed into something more. A little while back, you may have heard about it, Disney bought Marvel. The folks at CrossGen definitely thought there was room in the comics market for more genre titles and I bought several of them because they were not super-heroes. I'll be interested to see what happens with this.
- I'd also like to think that I'll get back to San Diego some day. I'll have to see how that goes. Watch this space for any announcements on that.
- I'm working the second draft of a story that's better already. Which is what I need to get back to. As that one gets finished and I can tell you more about it I will. Stay tuned for that.
- Interesting Wines: We've been drinking Middle Sister of late and have really enjoyed the two that've landed on our dinner table. We started with the Rebel Red, a blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and mixed varietals, it's fruity and dry at the same time. We were surprised at how full it was and though it's described as a table wine, I think it's appropriate for any situation where there might be food involved. It would go well with a sharp cheddar cheese, for instance. Next we tried the Wicked White and it was every bit as good as its sister wine. With Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurtztraminer and other white you'd think it would be exceedingly sweet, but it was very, very well-balanced and not too dry, not too sweet. We have Drama Queen and Forever Cool in the wine rack for this week. I found 'em at my local liquor store for $10.99 and they're worth what I paid. Give 'em a try.
- Every year around this time there are loads of news reports coming out of San Diego from Comic-Con International. I went out there in 2000 and worked a table and had a GREAT time. I only saw a tiny portion of the show and I watch the reports with interest, looking for news that will tell me how comics will be going forward. So far, beyond the standard announcements of creators, titles, films and casts of films, I'm most intrigued by the news that Marvel will be redeveloping some of the old CrossGen titles to 'expand genre work' in comics. CrossGen went belly-up because they ran out of money. Some time later, Disney bought them for a title called Abadazad that they thought could be developed into something more. A little while back, you may have heard about it, Disney bought Marvel. The folks at CrossGen definitely thought there was room in the comics market for more genre titles and I bought several of them because they were not super-heroes. I'll be interested to see what happens with this.
- I'd also like to think that I'll get back to San Diego some day. I'll have to see how that goes. Watch this space for any announcements on that.
- I'm working the second draft of a story that's better already. Which is what I need to get back to. As that one gets finished and I can tell you more about it I will. Stay tuned for that.