There is something about each season that I enjoy. In the fall, the orange leaves, the pumpkins, and the increasing chill in the air make me smile. In winter, it’s the rainy days… tucked inside under a blanket drinking coffee or tea. In spring, the rebirth of the flowers and budding trees renews my spirit… the clear blue skies after a spring shower breathe new life into me. And summer… well, it’s “tourist season”.
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It’s show and tell time!
This is where I show you what’s in my library… and you can let me know what’s in yours! I’m starting with two titles, but in the future will do one at a time… sooooo, wanna share?
Okay, these are two graphic novels that I dig lots. Paris by Andi Watson and Simon Gane, is eye candy for people who are fond of the City of Lights. It’s about an American art student, Juliet, scraping by in a Parisian art school. Enter Deborah, a Brit on holiday who sits for a portrait by Juliet. Nothing is the same after that! First off…. artist scraping by… I like this scenario! … and in Paris? … all the better!!!
Gane, an English fellow, illustrates this “girl love story” with such amazing detail! His style is wonderfully unique with lots of angles, thick lines and sharp edges. What’s even more incredible is that the book was illustrated from a series of photographs! This Slave Labor Graphics publication comes with fun extras (not included in the original 4 part paper comics release) such as a paper doll, an extended introduction (a la old 50’s movie) and additional images (including the cover art from the original releases). Where to find this book? I found the original paper comics at Atlantis Comics in Santa Cruz… but you can go to www.slgcomic.com to get yours… they have the compilation (shown in the pic) or the paper issues of Paris.
On to Confessions of a Blabbermouth… On this one, the father/daughter writing team (Mike & Louise Carey) are from the UK (I guess I like them Brits). You might recognize Aaron Alexovich from Serenity Rose fame. I originally picked this one up for the graphics. I had found it at the library and was hesitant to give it back. Like Gane, Alexovich has a noted style… varied lines, attention to clothing details, and accentuated eyes. I like that. The story focuses on relationships… mother/daughter…. father/daughter… mixed family members… The main character is a high school blogger named Tasha (Blabbermouth is the name her blog). Tasha’s mother is seeing Jed, whose daughter Chloe, is now in Tasha’s school. Chloe is a REAL journalist… with a secret. The story takes a few twists: you think it’s going one way, and it ends up quite different. It’s a fun read. Click the title to go to Minx for your copy.
So, now it’s your turn! In the comments, tell us what you’re reading! Keep it to one title, please.
Enid’s “Everything But the Kitchen Sink” Cookie Recipe
By brig on January 28th, 2010Posted In: Blog-entries
As requested… here is Enid’s* “Everything…” Cookie Recipe.
*My lovely pal, Judy deserves the credit for these awesome cookies. In our circles, these little tasty treats are asked for by name… (or Judy’s cookies).
NOTICE: this is a double batch. If you wish to NOT make a double batch, you’ll have to do some math. So, here ya go!
1 1/3 cup sugar, 1 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 cups butter- softened, 4 large eggs
cream all that.
NOW-Mix all of the following together in a separate bowl: 2 tsp baking soda, 4 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp cloves, 2 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp allspice, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.
Add all that to the creamed stuff.
ADD to the mixture: 2 cups flour, 6 cups oatmeal, 1 cup chopped nuts, 1 cup raisins/craisins, 1/4 cup protein powder 1/4 sunflower seeds, 1/3 cup flaxseed.
HEAP Spoonfuls on cooking sheets & BAKE at 375 degrees for 9 – 11 minutes. You’ll get 6 dozen approx. They freeze well. ENJOY!
I want to just say thank you to all those who have “well-wished” me (having thrown Squid into the newspaper ring). Thank you all for the kind words, etc. And here’s a few more pics from the launch party!
Squid Row officially appeared in the Monday, January 4th, 2010 edition of The Monterey County Herald newspaper… all in color, situated right next to Zits, above Sherman’s Lagoon, and below The Family Circus. To be in such awesome company is, well, grand! To even BE on the same page as these comics, AND SCHULZ, too! I am blessed! One must, of course, throw a party…
(Thank you for coming! … all those that could!)
If you live in the Monterey Bay area… and you enjoy reading Squid Row (or are Squid curious) … By all means, come to The Cartoonery (Squid Row HQ) and help us celebrate the official launch in Squid Row’s first newspaper… not just any newspaper… The Monterey County Herald (the real Cypress City where Randie lives)… Here’s the invite!
