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- interviewed by a big, shiny robot
Wherein I catch everyone up on the state of my work in comics (and probably ruffle a few feathers along the way).
It’s been awhile since my last book (Borrowed Time, Volume Two) came out, but I’m still kicking around in the comics industry. And I plan to keep doing that for a long time — [...] - past is prologue
While cleaning out the memory card in my camera today, I found this…
(click pic for larger version, or click here for a variety of sizes)
I’m into this photo for a couple of reasons. I think it’s a pretty nice shot, but more importantly I like it because it says “don’t let the bastards get you [...] - deleting the gatekeepers
Or, what to do when signal becomes noise.
When I first discovered RSS feeds a couple of years ago, my initial reaction was “so?” The technology seemed daunting.
Once I got it, though, I seriously got it, and before long my reader swelled to well over fifty feeds. I was getting constant updates on everything that [...] - new work: “stepped out for a smoke”
A creative response to the new reality created by indoor smoking bans.
I’m pleased to announce the launch of Slant Six’s most recent project, Stepped Out For a Smoke (click the image at left for a larger version).
As more and more cities and states adopt indoor smoking bans, more and more folks are put in [...] - fresh link roundup
A tour through some of the Internet nooks and crannies that have grabbed my interest over the past few weeks…
* Over at BLDGBLOG there’s a fascinating article called “the mathematics of preservation and the future of urban ruins.” It’s way more interesting than the title makes it sound.
* Kluster is an online project collaboration and [...] - stop taking advice
There’s a ton of expertise out there. Trying to follow all of it will drive you crazy.
Do a quick search for your your area of interest or expertise and you’ll find site after site offering potent advice designed to help you do it better. I personally check Seth Godin, Copyblogger, American Copywriter, Signal vs. Noise, [...] - analog will never die
For all the advantages of digital, it’s nice now and then to step backwards into purity.
I’m somewhat preoccupied with digital media and the many ways it makes life easier and communication more effective. The proliferation of digital and computer-based tools is, on the whole, a net gain.
But I’ve also got a traditionalist streak. I like [...] - the national: mistaken for strangers
This is what the hell is up:
The National performing Mistaken For Strangers. One of the best bands around performing one of their best songs, and flawlessly.
Also featuring some of the finest lyrics I’ve ever read:
Well you wouldn’t want an angel watching over/Surprise, surprise, they wouldn’t wanna watch/Another uninnocent elegant fall/Into the unmagnificent lives of [...] - turning plastic into gas
There might be hope for us yet.
We seem to have reached a point where most everybody has admitted — even if only in some general way — that it’s time to get serious about environmental responsibility. To make this work will require not only individuals doing their part but also a hardcore commitment from businesses [...] - sprint is on board with tough love
Curious…
I swiped this screencap from the front page of Huffington Post. My best guess is that this is supposed to be a snippet from a longer scroll, something like “Family Basketball Almanac: Dad beats son 21-19 in Game for the Ages.”
But, still.
edit: I should point out that this was a static ad. The “scroll [...] - where you are when you’re not all there
What can you do when it’s just not working?
Take a moment to think about the things you do well. Your job(s), your hobbies, whatever. Then, take another moment to think about how good you are at doing those things when you’re not full-strength.
I’m a sports fan (as you might know), and in that world [...] - the way we were
Not all innovation is progress.
That picture to the right is of a bottle that once held Upper 10 soda (it looked something like this in its younger days). It caught my eye while I was walking Derby through the woods near my house last week, so I brought it home and learned that Upper 10 [...]