Archive for July, 2003

It was a hell of a show.

Monday, July 21st, 2003

I got a few pieces published in the show daily, and got the lead story on the last day. I got the phrase “ammonite pimping” into the show daily. I’ve got a good rant out of it too, which I may give to Heidi and I may submit as a Redirected Male if I can [...]

This was officially an odd day.

Friday, July 18th, 2003

On the way down to the con this morning, I passed an odd scene. An old woman, obviously homeless, was sitting on a street corner with a small crowd around her, keeping a careful distance from here. The eyes of everyone on the street were watching her. As I got closer and walked past, I [...]

It's fun to try and spot them.

Wednesday, July 16th, 2003

I say “them”, but of course I’m one of them too. Comic geeks from around the world are descending on San Diego for the San Diego Comic Con–which is still it’s name despite the best efforts of the organizers–an annual orgy of pop culture, centered on the American comic book. Some come to gawk and [...]