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Black Comix and the Lost Leon Comic Strips

Adri Cowan of Mark Batty Publisher, I sincerely apologize. It has taken me entirely TOO long to write about the awesome books that you sent me! To everyone else out there wondering why someone as awesome as me would ever feel compelled to make such a public spectacle of myself with an apology for not [...]

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The Imperfect Enjoyment

I recently read The Imperfect Enjoyment after receiving a copy from it’s author, Dewan Gibson. I agreed to write about the book, but I also gave Gibson this disclaimer: “I have to be honest in my review…So if I like it, that’s great. If not, I hope you don’t hold that sh*t against me!” Luckily, [...]

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Say It Ain’t So, Curious George!

I was in the bookstore, when I happened uponĀ a book that I used to love back when I was a kid: Curious George, by H.A. Rey. I loved that story so much that I even had a Curious George stuffed animal. Up until a few years ago, I even wanted my own pet monkey. Once [...]

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I Am My Own Worst Enemy

I Am My Own Worst Enemy

Before you all get worried that I’m going to pull an Owen Wilson, rest assured, I love myself way too much to do anything self-destructive. Today’s entry is not some kind of cry for help. Then again, if you were thinking about giving me money, or pity pu**y, I guess I’ll let you call it [...]

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Book Signing Groupies

Yesterday evening, I attended a book signing at the L Street Borders featuring acclaimed actor Don Cheadle and renown activist John Prendergast. Their book, “Not On Our Watch” is about the crisis in Darfur and what everyone can do to stop it. I attended the event for three reasons: 1.) I am not as knowledgeable [...]

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