Proof Steven Moffatt Is A Plagiarist!

OK, so I'm watching episode six of The War Games, and suddenly we see:

Now, we suddenly cut to this site:

(Although, to be fair, we did not hear "Are you my mummy?", but what we did get was a killer reveal of...)

And this, friends, is why Troughton is the greatest Doctor ever. Thank you.

Pictures! I Got Pictures!

Yes, the latter half of April was busy for me - here are some photo sets from Flickr of some of the things I was doing.

(And hopefully, May will be a little less busy)

While I'm Working on post-C2E2 Blog Posts

...see if you can guess which of these photos was taken in the midst of either past - or present - jobs.

(Please share your answers in the comments)

RIP Lakeshore Theater

As many of you are aware, the Lakeshore Theater will close its doors this weekend. In tribute, please feel free to view this slideshow of events I attended there...and where I got to meet several of my favorite performers.

Yes, it will be missed. And I'm glad I made it before it closed.

In Lieu of Actual Content

...a picture of my dad's parents via 1945, looking rather noir-ish:

Whither Indiana

You know, there's a very common sport in Chicago - at least, with my family and friends - that is well regarded.

And that, of course, is Indiana bashing.

Why, I have no idea - first, they're next to Ohio, which really doesn't do much for their reputation. Plus, any state that gives us Kurt Vonnegut and Avery Brooks gets bonus points in my view.

(Plus, my godson lives there with my cousin, so I can't really point the finger - recent photos included in the slideshow below)

But today, for no reason other than I can....I'm going to highlight some Indiana bloggers.

(And post pictures of my godson. Did I mention that?)

First, there's Mark Gibson, who writes a pretty cool blog of pop culture-type stuff. You might want to check it out, especially the fact that he seems to be pulling out of a tough period. (Plus, his writing is simply a hoot)

Then, there's mutual friend Tony Collett, whose blog has some nice, pithy little comments. (Just a heads-up; he uses one of those pay-per-post services, so you might have to wade through some "commercial" messages)

Then, one of my newest favorites is a young lady who blogs under the name, "Sea of Green". She writes about comics and other pop-culture type stuff, and although we disagree about "Justice League: Cry for Justice", she's still cool.

And no, I won't mention former co-worker/antagonist Andy, because he lives in Chicago now. Plus, he has my cell phone number, and will probably call me about personal hygiene, or something.

But enough of my rambling - pictures of Logan - for you!

Your Saturday Birdfighting Moment of Zen

(From The Doom Patrol, issue 117, February 1968)

Happy Birthday, Mike Sterling!

Dear Mike,

First, congratulations on celebrating your 39th birthday - having recently celebrated my fourth consecutive 39th birthday, I truly understand the challenges of someone your age. It's only the beginning of bigger and brighter things in one's life. However, I not only wanted to pay public tribute, but to give you a gift, of sorts.

Knowing your astute love of comics - and politics - I thought I would post some pictures of a candidate who is running for public office. Recently, his staff made their way to the Windy City, and I was fortunate enough to take some pictures. I think he has a slight Nick Naylor-esque quality, and know you would appreciate seeing these pictures.

And by the way, I agree to the terms you set forth in a possible podcast as suggested by Mr. Lefty Brown, since the comics blogosphere could use a good laugh. I suggest, as a title, we call it "The Thrilla in Vanilla"

Thanks again, and keep up the good work on the blog!

Your pal,

Gordon

Measuring My Life in Coffee Mugs

...with apologies to T.S. Eliot - a little photo essay I've been meaning to do for the blog.

(My personal favorite mug)

Has it really been almost one year since I moved from St. Louis?

The coffee mug version of this poster - and current second choice mug.

My dad's favorite mugs, proving that he was no child of the Cold War.

While You're Waiting....

I'm working on answering your questions - first, though, some assorted stuff.

First, I'm polling everyone on an important issue - this blog's appearance. If you read this blog, chime on in.

Secondly, go vote for Freakazoid in this poll.

Thirdly, in our "obligatory shout-out to I Can Haz Cheezburger":

Finally, to (kind of) answer another one of Roger's many questions, here's my second favorite Monkees song:

Thanks, Roger, for spoiling April's Record You Should Own (which the rest of you will see next week). You've just taken away the surprise for everyone else. =)

And the Post Best Worth Waiting For Goes To...

Redhead Fangirl, for her capturing my favorite actor in action.

(And if you're not convinced, rent this movie)

Original Content to Follow

Just got back from Seattle last night - will (hopefully) have a pretty good post tomorrow. Since my foot still hurts a little (will have to call my doctor to get it checked out), will take it easy the rest of today.

In that spirit, here's a little something ripped off, er, I mean, borrowed from Beaucoup Kevin. Actually, two things - see if you can spot the gratuitous pop culture reference!