Distinguished pool owner

I just saw a piece of my mail addressed to "distinguished pool owner". I think that is excellent. Although the only thing I've done in that pool is push water on the cover toward the pump to drain.


Today I worked out in the 'cardio theatre'- running to a U2 concert. Bought bulk stuff at BJ's, watched Lost, and need to get ready for tomorrows big St. Patty's parade-- 100,000 people!


Recent reads-
Kong King of Skull Island 2
(whoa, I am behind, because the site says Kong 5 is out this week!)
Writer Chuck Satterlee continues the tale of Vincent Denham, stranded on the same island his father found Kong. Tommy Castillo has a great Kong and dinosaur cover. An ad states the Kong, King of Skull Island is 'soon to be a major motion picture', so let's all prepare!


Jack of Fables 19
How can I not love this series where Hillary Page runs around in her "Hot Librarian" T shirt? A cracked Humpty Dumpty, Gary, Jack chased by zombies or "animated corpses with bad grammar".A chase across prohibition, the Great White North "freezing cold, hockey and weak beer" and onto New York, the south...finally to the Lost City of Gold!

Phillygirl let me borrow her Powers trades-- I've read #2 Roleplay "Roleplay is nearly perfect, combining a compelling story, drop-dead gorgeous artwork, and outstanding production values that put most other trade paperback collections to shame".
Oeming's constantly interesting panels and art with Bendis' story that winks all the 'reals' fans, with tragic results.

and #3 Little Deaths. When hot superhero Olympia dies, and the Powers team investigates. I especially like the double page spread of women from Olympia's black book-- every one of them a redhead! Nice taste. The ads, interviews, and kids coloring book- chock full of Powers content. I still have 3 more trades to read!

The Boys movie I say they have to roll back the old X rating to get 10% of the comic in this film.

Black Hole, Akira films

Joe Hill's Locke and Key for film or TV? I haven't read, but I did love Heart Shaped Box.

Kong, Rosalita, Sweet Jane

Kong King of Skull Island
Friend Chuck Satterlee (remember he made me a zombie in Of Bitter Souls?) has a new project in Kong King of Skull Island. The story begins with Carl Denham heading back to Skull Island in 1957-- 25 years after King Kong's fall in NY. The artwork link on the home page shows some incredible images of Kong's expressions and other fantastical creatures. The colors are very vivid and deep. I also like the New York building scenes.
Issue 0 is only $1.99. Plans to be a five issue mini series.

Went to a great CD release party last night with Shoreturtle, Phillygirl, and friend L came from Arlington! The CD is About a Girl. Every one of the six bands played only songs with girl's names-- Alison's starting to happen, Lay Down Sally, Gloria, etc. The CD is 21 songs from some local bands like The Dipsomaniacs, Taggert, The Successful Failures, The Rigbees and Grammar Debate, all of which put on great sets last night. And a portion of the proceeds support PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Check out the preview songs on the myspace page.

1. Queen Jane Approximately – Maybe Pete – Bob Dylan
2. Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) – Late Night Television – The Looking Glass
3. Alison – The Commons – Elvis Costello
4. Something Happened to Catherine – Dipsomaniacs – Material Issue
5. Gabrielle – The Frantic – The Nips/ Shane MacGowan
6. Victoria – Milton and the Devils Party - The Kinks
7. She Sheila – Bastards of Melody – The Producers
8. Stephanie Says – Grammar Debate! – The Velvet Underground
9. Cinderella – Jukebox Zeros – The Sonics
10. Whole Lotta Rosie – Beretta 76 - ACDC
11. Julia – Trolleyvox – The Beatles
12. Rosalita – The Rigbees – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
13. Walk Away Renee – Somerdale – The Left Banke
14. Elenore – Blank Pages – The Turtles
15. Anna – Creeping Weeds – Arthur Alexander
16. Clara Clairvoyant - Timothy Bracken Complex - Donovan
17. Mary Mary – The Support Group – The Monkees
18. O Dana – The Successful Failures – Big Star
19. Suzanne – Taggart - Weezer
20. Wendy – Speedway – The Beach Boys
21. April She Will Come – The Swivel Chairs - Simon and Garfunkel