Monday
And so, another week begins.

The work day was good.
The post-work day was better.
Mainly because it was the post-work day.

I stopped at Dr. Volt’s to pick up last week’s shwag.
One book. Uno. Eins. One lonely, little book: Astonishing X-Men #10.
It looked so pitiful, that I bought it some friends:

  • Action Comics #827
  • Outsiders #23 and
  • Green Lantern: Rebirth #6

As if it wasn’t bad enough that he caught a beatdown from Wonder Woman or finding out that his colleagues erased some of his memories, now Batman’s meeting the business end of a dead guy’s fist. (Granted, he isn’t dead anymore, but still…) And I’m sure that this afternote1 didn’t help matters any. Some days, it just doesn’t pay to get out of bed the Batcave.

Dr. Volt’s was also having a 25¢ back issue sale. So, I helped myself to a handful of Legion (v1 and v2) comics, two issues of The Griffin limited series, two issues of Superman, and a copy of Gotham by Gaslight. This made me happy. Lots of comics. Teeny-tiny price. It really is all about the simple pleasures. Go figure.

It was a quiet night at home. Even the cats were in “low key” mode. Dinner, accompanied by a glass of Gewurztraminer, followed by 24 and Law & Order: SVU.

Stray Toasters

  • I want a snack. But, I don’t know what I want.
  • …and, while on the topic of snacking: The Worst Foods to Eat over a Keyboard
  • The Sunday Herald, a Scottish newspaper, is creating a online library of ebooks.
  • :
    1. Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
    2. __________ – __________
    3. Shadow on the Sun – Audioslave
    4. Watermelon Man – ___________ (Don’t know who did this cover, but I like it)
    5. Drinking for 11 – The Mad Caddies
    6. Death Valley Queen – Flogging Molly
    7. Touch You Touch You – Hot Hot Heat
    8. __________ – __________
    9. Someone Keeps Moving My Chair – They Might Be Giants
    10. So Much to Say – Dave Matthews Band
    11. __________ – __________
    12. Ziggy Stardust – David Bowie
    13. Berzerk – Apoptygma
    14. I Hardly Ever Sing Beer Drinking Songs – Johnny Cash
    15. Logic – Bella Morte
    16. __________ – __________
    17. Nemo – Nightwish
    18. __________ – __________
    19. __________ – __________

  • Lady Iranian racecar driver kicks ass
  • : This and this are for you.
  • : A reminder why you don’t piss off the kid with the magnetic powers – Legion #9.
  • There’s a joke in here about some kid’s bondage fantasty…
  • Presto is curled up in my lap and purring. And cleaning herself. But, at least she’s not “playing the cello,” so I should be thankful for that.
  • : The Maxx: Book Five

    THE MAXX BOOK FIVE TP
    Written by Sam Kieth
    Art and cover by Kieth

    The long-awaited fifth volume completing the story of the Maxx, Julie, Mr. Gone and Sarah! Julie and li’l Sarah encounter a slew of new characters, but can both of them survive the experience? Glory’s story is finally revealed, Megan shares a special moment in her life, and much more in issues #28-36 of THE MAXX!

    On sale August 17 * 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US * MATURE READERS

  • Turn your hamster into a fighting machine!
  • I’m sure that the Utah legislative body is having a cow over this: Supreme Court Allows Direct Shipment of Wine
  • Are you one of those people who thinks “It’s cute” to dress up your pet?
    Are you a Star Wars fan?
    I can’t say that this is necessarily “a good thing,” but: Princess Lei Slave Girl Dog Costume

  • 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover   50 Fun Things to Do with Your iPod
  • How VoIP Works
    HowStuffWorks has “How Shotguns Work” as an upcoming topic. EVERYONE knows how they work: Load. Point. Shot. Then wipe up the mess. (Bring extra-absorbant paper towels. And Windex. Or Comet. Or Pine-Sol.)

  • By way of : Mittens

Time get ready to hit the rack.

Namaste.

1 – In the early 90s, Guy Gardner and Batman tussled for leadership of the Justice League. Batman K.O.’ed Guy… with one punch.