Ahhh. What time has passed since that crazy day. Much has kept me occupied since then; but that is for another post. Now, it is time to continue my tale of diner in Austin.
After a quick “meeting of the minds” at Austin Books after the signing it was agreed that we would meet up at a neo-Indian restaurant downtown called “The Clay Pot.” I was ( Read more... )

When I walked through the door of Austin books the first thing I noticed was the undulating murmur of the crowd. It would crescendo up to an excited roar then taper off to near silence. John (Picacio) would later remark during one of the quiet spells that it was slightly unnerving like everyone was expectantly waiting for something to happen.

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There are far too many points in time where I might say this latest journey began; but, in the name of simplicity-and for the sake of your sanity-I’ll focus on the immediate part of the journey: my trip to Austin, Texas, USA to attend a Release Party for Del Rey’s “Elric: Stealer of Souls” with author Michael Moorcock and artist John Picacio.

It ( Read more... )

First off, I didn't get the BMW ( Read more... )

Last Wednesday I was on my way to work in my beautiful--near mint condition--2001 Mazda Protege MP3 (only 1500 ever made). I noticed a pedestrian waiting in the center lane for a chance to cross my lane. I checked my rear view mirrow and saw that the next car was about a block behind me; so, I decided to stop and let the pedestrian go. I ( Read more... )

Well, I guess I'm (over)due for an update ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday Velessa!! Hope you have a great one.

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Ok, so I'm only a week and half late...oops ( Read more... )

I'll put another post up tonight or tomorrow...

afterall, I'm hooking up my new 3 MB/s Connection tonight.

heh heh. It's far cry from the 28.8 kb/s I've been used to.

Last night by eldest brother, Matt, called to let us know that a family acquaintance and friend of our late cousin, Joe, was killed. He was a Las Vegas Metro police officer, Henry Prendes, and was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call ( Read more... )