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Something to Think About…

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Something to Think About…

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Something to Think About…

During World War II, more than 100,000 people of Japanese descent living in America were placed in interment camps for reasons of “national security.” Let’s not go back to the good old days.

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Something to Think About…

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Miles Morales and Ultimate Spider-Man, the Most Important Superhero of the 21st Century

I’ve been reading the adventures of Spider-Man since before I could actually read. Back when I was a kid who had not yet learned to read, I studied the pictures in issues of Amazing Spider-Man. As it turns out, I … Continue reading

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Almost Dying (a.k.a. That Which Does Not Kill You Doesn’t Always Make You Stronger)

There’s an old saying people love to quote, “That which doesn’t killing you only makes you stronger.” It sounds really cool, especially in an action movie, or as you mumble it to yourself after dealing with some sort of adversity … Continue reading

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Stumptown 2012 (and a Rant About Supporting Indie Creators)

This weekend in Portland, Oregon, is the annual Stumptown Comics Fest, a gathering of comics creators and fans that has help to galvanize a certain cross-section of creatives in this town. I started my self-publishing career at a similar show, … Continue reading

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The Best of BAMF – Jumper Cables, Eddie Murphy & the Myth of Masculinity

This was originally posted in January 2008. I was headed out the door this morning when one of my neighbors asked me to help jump start her car. I was quick to tell her that I didn’t have any jumper … Continue reading

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Best of BAMF – How My Mother Screwed Me Up

This was originally posted in January 2008. “We’re a generation of men raised by women. I’m wondering if another woman is really the answer we need.” – Tyler Durden, Fight Club Perhaps the greatest irony of all time is that … Continue reading

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The Television Grumpy Guy Hall of Fame

Everybody loves a grumpy bastard—at least on television. In real life mean/crotchety/surly/abusive behavior is frowned upon, and often results in a life of loneliness. But on TV it’s something else altogether, and being a grump often means the best laughs … Continue reading

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