My Boy!

Chris is coming home for a visit this weekend! I know Toni, and I, are both excited! (We miss him dearly!) I am sure we'll both spoil him rotten. Going out to eat, movies, junk food, soda beer! (When did I start buying him beer?)

And we'll talk. About college. About the women. About life. But most of all; we will get re-acquainted with our son. ~Joy

Music I'm listening to; "Golden Spa Tones" (Tibetan Singing Bowls with Flutes & Ocean) by Dean Evenson and Walter Makichen!

Dr. Horrible DVD

Big Hello to my "Three" readers! Yikes!

I just got a DVD of Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog! What a hoot! It stars Neil Patrick Harris and Nathon Fillion. And just as the title suggests; you'll want to join in with the singing. The film was the creation of Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Whom I greatly admire.

The story tells the tale of would-be, mad scientist Dr. Horrible and his arch nemesis, Captain Hammer. When Dr. H, tries to join the Evil League of Evil, well, lets just say; all does not go as planned. And of course, along the way, there is some mighty fine songs being performed! I love it. Great stuff!

Where am I?

Got home from work a little while ago and realized; "Oh my gosh, I have written in days! My two readers must be going nuts!"

Well never fear, I have returned! (Not that I had a lot to talk about, but that never stopped me from posting a letter from beautiful Battle Creek!) Just working at the beer sales-not too mush else to report! Tomorrow, I have to go talk to the local township board to protest my property taxes for this year! According to them, my house price went up 4% last year. (Yeah, right!)

D & D (again)

Did I ever tell my two readers about D&D? I have a group of friends who have been playing Dungeons and Dragons for 24 years together! I'll have too tell you about my group someday soon. In the meanwhile; I'll leave you with a picture I did awhile back. (Sorry, its not d&d), but it is sorta' connected! Its David Bowie from the film Labyrinth!

Note to group: Hey Bob, Doug, Rose, Andy, Krista, Austin...we're on our way!

My close friends and family know that I am a comics freak. My first love, (besides Mickey Mouse), was Batman and Superman.

When I was little, I'd spend hours, even days, drawing my own comics, making paper doll superheroes. And I always pushed myself to draw just like the comic guys.

This is a resent picture I did. It is a copy of a series published by DC Comics drawn by Darwyn Cooke. It just goes to show you, I'm "still" copying the comic guys!

Current music I'm listening to; "The Unicorn" by The Irish Rovers!

Too cold to say goodbye!

Not too much to write about today. I talked to Chris last night. He's doing well. He was a little bummed, because one of his really good friends at college, has opted out, and is returning to Salt Lake City.

I know its hard to say goodbye to friends who are close, (and God knows, how lucky I am to still be connected to mine). But I can't help but think, how different people are sent to us in our lives, and each has a specific need or gift.

I hope the weather gets warm soon. Florida was more of a tease. I want to get out and about.
I'm looking forward to a quick visit with my friends and family in Wisconsin this weekend. I know that will warm me! ;)

Secret (Revealed)

A while back, I told you about a top-secret project I'm working on. A friend asked me to make a special mail-box that had a Dungeon & Dragons theme. I've been toiling away.

It's like trying to paint a lunch box. Here is a view in progress. The actual job is done. I am in the process of sealing it with many coats of a polyurethane sealer.

Here is a picture of the box!

Music I'm currently listening too, Enya-"Carribean Blue".