A Month Of My Online Shenanigans

It's that time once again - time to look at various other writing and mentions of me online.

Why? Because it provides a great excuse for me to get with the linking....and to build my search presence.

First, I served as election judge last Tuesday....and you can read all about the experience via Chicago Now. (As well as an update)

Although I didn't write this post, I am very happy to see my photo used in this article on the Chicago police. (And to the author - no problem. Use away - that's what the Flickr stream's for).

Yes, it's that time - time once again for a Comic Related column!

(And also another entry for I Hear of Sherlock)

Hey, look - another Flickr photo used!

Want to check out where I crank this stuff out? Yes, Sean Taylor posted a photo of my writing/work space (and I also am launching my own business!)

Finally, for your listening pleasure, the Zone 4 podcast.

Eight Years of Blogging Fun - In Slideshow Form!

A mini-celebration: I wanted to commemorate eight years of blogging, but wasn't quite sure how to do it in a way that had dignity, warmth, and most of all - simplicity.

So I went to my Flickr account and created a slideshow - there's no particular order to these photos, and many of them have been on the site before. It's kind of my way of demonstrating how far I've come....and how much this blog has progressed from a keeping-me-busy-when-I'm-supposed-to-be-working pursuit.

Enjoy!

Happy Doctor Who Day!

Forty-eight years ago today, a television show premiered in England. Almost thirty-five years ago, I watched it for the first time.

Yes, it's going to be one of those kind of posts.

Happy Doctor Who Day. In celebration, here is a slideshow of photos from my Flickr feed celebrating Who-related activity through the years. Enjoy!

Think I Have Enough to Read This Summer?

Your Online Moments of Insanity

In order to help make the week a little more bearable, here are some assorted pieces of insanity both created and found online. Enjoy!


Courtesy my flickr account and flickr toys.



(Don't ask me where I found this. I have no idea.)



Taken when I saw Terry Jones at a screening of Monty Python & the Holy Grail - easily one of the highlights of the past year.

Hump Day Photo Challenge

A little something to help you get through the week - please decide which of these pictures is cooler:

Chef Bully, with some nice tasty treats:



Lola the Wonder Dog (via Rich):


Or a coworker's photo of Lazy Town puppets:

Unshelving a Meme

I was at work this morning, talking with pal/co-worker/fellow blogger Ryan about the whole Face Your Manga/Stop the Manga phenomenon, which lasted...about a week. For those not in the know - on Twitter, someone posted a manga-style avatar, which led to people adopting similar avatars....and then the inevitable backlash, resulting in several early adopters soon leaving...and several of those who left adopting a slightly that's-so-five-minutes-ago attitude. (They know who they are)

But anyway, I'm sitting at my office with my little collection of work books, including a tome about my favorite recreational drugs, my bible of influence, and leadership lessons from a fictional character. Ryan passes by, makes note, and heads back to his desk. Needing to discuss the pressing issues of the day, I head to his cubicle, remarking about my diverse book collection at home.

"You know what would really be cool?" he asked.

Knowing full well that I would not be able to write about my thoughts on my PG-related blog, I shook my head.

"If we started a meme where people posted pictures of their bookshelves...we could do a flickr stream, people could twitter about their bookshelves, and that would be cool..."

So in that spirit - and because, let's face it, I have no original ideas right now - I'm starting a meme. Take a digital picture of your bookshelf (or shelves). Post them on your blog and/or put them on flick. Let's get this meme a-rollin'!




My extensive graphic novel collection - and yes, I do need to clean up.


My office bookshelf, with the curious juxtaposition of Leonard Nimoy with Sherlock Holmes. Or Edgar Allen Poe next to Counseling the Chemically Dependent, with a thank-you to an old boss