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Manga Review: Case Closed Volumes 91-94

Manga Review: Case Closed Volumes 91-94 by Gosho Aoyama Very quick recap: Shin’ichi Kudou (Jimmy Kudo in the dub) is a teen genius detective. He crossed paths with the mysterious Black Organization, criminals that gave him an experimental poison. Instead of killing him as intended, it shrunk him to child size, so he must solve… Continue reading Manga Review: Case Closed Volumes 91-94

Open Thread: It’s My Birthday! 2025

This T-shirt, though, is from a comic book convention.

Open Thread: It’s My Birthday! 2025 Yes, that time of year has circled back once again. Had my birthday party this last weekend, with as many of the family as could come. Got a Tobie’s Restaurant cinnamon rolls t-shirt. This may be the last party at the old homestead as Mom’s thinking of moving into… Continue reading Open Thread: It’s My Birthday! 2025

Comic Book Review: DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #19: Doom Patrol

Cover by George Perez and Frank Giacoia

Comic Book Review: DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #19: Doom Patrol edited by Karen Berger The Doom Patrol is one of DC Comics’ more interesting super-teams. First published in My Greatest Adventure #80 (1963), it concerned a group of people who felt isolated from normal humanity, led by a genius in a wheelchair, who nevertheless… Continue reading Comic Book Review: DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #19: Doom Patrol

Open Thread: Birthday 2024

Created for me by Indigo Caldwell; please do not reuse without permission.

Open Thread: Birthday 2024 Yes, it’s that time of the calendar again, marking another year of survival. This year is a bit rougher. I’ve been having health issues, with one operation under my belt already, and a second one coming up soon. I have…adequate…insurance, but this does put a strain on my finances, and I’m… Continue reading Open Thread: Birthday 2024

Open Thread: Birthday and Church

Sandstone United Church of Christ (Congregational). On the left is the bell tower, dedicated July 4, 1976 as part of the Bicentennial celebration.

Open Thread: Birthday and Church Today was my birthday again, as it is every year. As it landed on a Sunday, I was able to get a ride up to my home town to spend some time with my mother and family. We also celebrated my brother and sister-in-law’s anniversary (a little late) and my… Continue reading Open Thread: Birthday and Church

Open Thread: Landmark Birthday Coming Up!

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Open Thread: Landmark Birthday Coming Up! As of June 26, I will be sixty years old! I’ve tried to keep this blog ad-free as much as possible, and it’s been a few years since I had a fundraiser, but to keep the reviews coming, it helps to have a steady flow of things to review.… Continue reading Open Thread: Landmark Birthday Coming Up!

Open Thread: Birthday 2016

Yes, it’s that time of year again! If you’re feeling generous, please share a review on social media–every bit helps! Related posts: Magazine Review: Famous Fantastic Mysteries Fall 2016 Manga Review: Shonen Jump Weekly (2016) Book Review: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2016 Comic Book Review: Oni Press Starter Pack 2016 Powered by YARPP.

Open Thread: It’s my birthday!

But you might be the one getting the present!  Check out this giveaway… http://www.skjam.com/2013/06/15/arc-giveaway-the-cat-sitters-cradle-ends-june-30-2013/ And feel free to leave comments! Got the news tonight that my current job is over.  Know of anything for a book blogger? Related posts: Manga Review: Rin-ne Volumes 7,8 & 9 Book Review: Pitch Perfect Powered by YARPP.