Weather's getting cold again, and tonight saw a flock of birds migrating south roughly over the basilica ( Read more... )

Double Danger Comics, over on Lake Street near the Bryant-Lake Bowl, is closing. They opened last June or so in spite of the current economic climate, and have been forced to admit it just wasn't working out. Bummer.

Anyhow, everything is 50% off until they run out of inventory or Febuary 28, whichever comes first. You may want to stop in.

There is a new comics store on Lake Street, about a block down from where Dreamhaven used to be, near the Bryant-Lake Bowl. It's called Double Danger Comics & Collectibles, and I dropped in for a visit ( Read more... )

I do not like the taste of coffee. Odd, considering I grew up in rural Minnesota, but there it is. I've never liked the taste of coffee, even coffee candy. I take a couple of sips if it's the only thing on offer, but I'm always unable to finish ( Read more... )

Yeah, been a while. Again ( Read more... )

Yesterday was FCBD, as if the rest of your friends list hadn't already told you. I went to the Source Comics and Games, which has the biggest celebration of same in the Cities. I'd managed to catch a fast bus, so arrived a little early and got into the line when it was only halfway down the strip mall. Once the doors opened, the well-trained ( Read more... )

All family presents purchased, must attempt to finish wrapping them this weekend for sure to avoid being up until 3:00 AM Christmas morning trying to find the last bit of wrapping paper ( Read more... )

This last week, I had off from work, which was a blessing in and of itself ( Read more... )

Put in some overtime today, as we're way behind. Not likely to catch up soon, either, as one of our most productive people is away to a relative's wedding this coming week ( Read more... )

I think I mentioned in my last post that I was put in charge of assembling this year's United Way basket for the company raffle. The theme is "Winter Reading." Tonight, I took the cash donations to Target and shopped for things to stock the basket ( Read more... )