(Thought we were done with “My Life in Comics,” did you? Well, think again!) We all have forgotten chapters in our lives and this is one of mine. Sometimes they’re merely lost to the mists of time and memory, other times they’re right there, just in front of you, every single day. This chapter falls... Continue Reading →
My favorite spot to be when the leaves fall in autumn is Central Park in New York City. I haven't been there since 2021, and to be honest, the last few fall trips I made back there had lousy timing, at least foliage viewing wise. Here's a shot from years ago that makes me wistful... Continue Reading →
Ah, Fall … how do we love you? Let me count the ways! Pumpkin spice? NO. Sweater weather? YES with an * … *I live in San Diego, so winter is more sweater weather time, if winter ever actually arrives. Lots of new books? YES, YES, and YES, gloriously YES! Here’s what I read in... Continue Reading →
This here is how we grow our asparagus in these here parts. Tall and lean and we need a big pot to boil them in. Serve 'em with a little sea salt and lots of melted butter. Good luck finding a plate big enough to serve them on, though. (Palm trees in Tidelands Park, Coronado,... Continue Reading →
We’re back with our third big Tales From My Spinner Rack! video on our official YouTube channel (not counting our teaser video)! This time, we’re presenting a re-creation of my Comic-Con 2023 panel presentation, featuring a look at two of DC Comics’ most popular titles from the 1950s and 1960s, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen and... Continue Reading →
I snapped this lonesome black cat watching the world go by on a walk many years ago, when I still lived downtown. This little guy (or gal, let's maintain a little mystery) was in a window up on the cusp of Hillcrest, a neighborhood north of downtown. What's going on in that mind: "I'm hungry?... Continue Reading →
We’re back—or we will be—next week with a brand new Tales From My Spinner Rack! video on YouTube featuring the re-creation of my sold-out (no fee was charged), standing-room-only (there were plenty of seats) Comic-Con 2023 panel presentation, featuring the wild and wonky comic book adventures of Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen and Superman’s Girl Friend... Continue Reading →
Apologies for the sophomoric title, but it's true ... I really do wish I had that rack. It's from the San Francisco bookstore, Kayo Books, which specializes in old pop culture books and magazines, including comics, and art. It must have been something given out by a distributor, back in the day (as they say),... Continue Reading →
Watchlist is an irregularly scheduled series of posts featuring reviews and observations on streaming TV series I’m watching. Recently American Express sent me an email with an offer I couldn’t refuse: Pay $9.95 on a combo subscription to Disney+ and Hulu and receive a $9.95 statement credit each month for six months. Well, my mama... Continue Reading →
I know all thoughts are turning to fall right about now, it being pumpkin spice season, but here's a lovely leftover shot of spring in my backyard that I somehow never posted (not even on Instagram, where you can follow me @gg92118). I love that jacaranda tree and just the muted colors ... as I... Continue Reading →
Happy October—SWEATERWEATHER!—to you all! This week I’m happy to present the world premiere of the re-creation of my WonderCon 2023 panel presentation—the first-ever “Tales From My Spinner Rack LIVE!” show—on YouTube. As I mentioned, this is a re-creation, not an actual recording of the WonderCon panel, because I, in my infinite wisdom, forgot to hit... Continue Reading →
A busy month of reading, for me at least, while the days get shorter (did you know we lose 41 minutes of daylight in Southern California from September 1 through 30?) and the nights get longer, cooler, and quieter. Here's what I read last month: Malibu Burning by Lee GoldbergI started reading author Lee Goldberg’s... Continue Reading →
We’re segueing into fall with a new (but don’t hold me to it) schedule for Tales From My Spinner Rack! New posts—and the occasional YouTube Channel video—will be appearing about every two weeks, as we enter pumpkin spice/big book/sweater weather—SWEATERWEATHER!!!—season. Except for a bit of time in a month or so when I will be... Continue Reading →
I don't remember when exactly I took this photo, but I love all the hustle and bustle of it. It's of course Central Park in New York City, a park I loved to roam around and take photos in. This pic shows one of the many bridge overpasses scattered throughout the park, and while it... Continue Reading →
BREAKING NEWS!!!After the launch of my new Official Tales From My Spinner Rack! YouTube Channel just last week, we already have ONE subscriber! I never expected such a stunning response. I’m already preparing my speech for the YouTube equivalent of the Oscars, which is probably called the Tubbies or some such, and undoubtedly hosted by... Continue Reading →
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