THANKSREADING 2019: Bustin’ Up the Boys Club

It’s day four of Thanksreading. The halfway point. How have I gotten this far without talking about comic books? I’m off my game. Let’s get to it. The comic book industry has been a male-dominated field from the very beginning. So much so that by the time I started collecting them in the early 1990s, …

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THANKSREADING 2019: Understanding White Privilege

Me putting together my Thanksreading list. We’re on day three of this year’s celebration of Thanksreading. I’ve been examining my book shelves, figuring out which authors to highlight as individuals I am truly grateful for. It’s a long list, and I feel a bit like the woman in that math lady meme, with complicated equations …

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THANKSREADING 2019: Read the Rainbow

With Thanksgiving approaching, I’m taking a look each day at a different author I’m grateful for as part of what I’m calling Thanksreading. Last year I did the same thing, but with a focus on specific books I’m thankful for. (You can find those pieces here.) On to day two of Thanksreading …  It doesn’t …

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THANKSREADING 2019: Giving Thanks for the Bard of the Bizarre

Thanksgiving is next Thursday. Once again, here on the blog I’ll spend the week leading up to the holiday giving thanks for the written word. Last year I focused on books I am grateful for. (You can find those here.) This year, I’m switching it up a bit and saying thanks to authors whose works …

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THANKSREADING 2018: Recipe for Gratitude

And here we are. Thanksgiving Day. Boil the essence of this holiday down, and for me, it’s about making food for people I love. Cooking and baking as an expression of gratitude. “I made this for you because I am thankful for you.” This year I’m making food for my wife, daughter, youngest son, step-daughter, …

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