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Blogging from my Android Phone

scig! — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:32:18 +0000

So here’s the big test. I downloaded the new WordPress for Android app and I am giving it a whirl. Let’s see how this works out.

Adding a test pic, too.

Updated:

Yep It works pretty well. I guess that means more blogging…

Updates…

scig! — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:42:37 +0000

So yeah, I’ve been neglecting the site a bit too much.

It’s been a busy summer. I feel like yesterday was Memorial Day when in fact, Labor Day was two weeks back. It’s crazy. So much has gotten done and happened since my last post in early August.

I’ve completed a treatment for a graphic novel and snagged a great artist, Jeff Stokely, to illustrate it. Scripting currently and getting ready to shop it. I have a certain publisher in mind that would be a dream to work with. We shall see.

My freelance work is coming along. The sports store website is getting very close. Details, details now.

My son started Nursery School last week, too. Even tho has had shed his fair share of tears thus far, I am not sure who it is harder on.

Long Beach Comic Con is only two weeks plus away. Once it wraps I’ll be back to posting much more frequently. Including teaser pages and art form the graphic novel. It’s going to be a race to the finish for 2009 and quite frankly, I can’t wait til it’s over. It’s really been one hell of a year…

Interview with Dustin Nguyen

scig! — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:16:26 +0000

Check out the Long Beach Comic Con blog for an interview I did with comic book creator and good friend Dustin Nguyen. It’s the first of a series of interviews I will be doing with creators, exhibitors and maybe even attendees… Who knows, we’ve got 3 months!

Give it a read: A Conversation with… Dustin Nguyen.

The Beatles: Rock Band Intro- Gorgeous Animation

scig! — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:04:06 +0000

Take a look at this. It’s simply gorgeous. My uncle, a self-proclaimed Beatle-maniac, would approve. Come to think of it, I think he pre-ordered a set for my 2 1/2 year old…

Memorial Day

scig! — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:18:00 +0000

Memorial Day is one my favorite holidays. Every year we go to the local parade near my parents and watch. Admitedly, it has gotten smaller and a bit disorganized, but it is a very fun tradition. It’s short, about half an hour or so now. Which is good because any longer might be a pain in the ass for me these days. When I was young, and in little league, I marched every year. In my uniform. I didn’t really like it that much back then. I saw it more as work then as a responsibility. But I was 8.

Flash foward to today. This was my son’s third parade, having been born in January of 2007, he really only got into this year, at 2 1/2. He was waving his flag and poppy flower (for those of you who don’t know what that is, it is a little handmade flower that veterans make and then give as gifts for donations). It makes me happy and proud. Both of my grandfathers were WWII vets. My dad’s dad in the Pacific and my Mom’s dad in Europe. I was too young or uninterested to be able to hear any of their stories and I am regretful & saddened by that. It is such an important time in our share global history and every day we lose another link to that true past.

So while you are all digesting your BBQ and thinking about how sweet this summer is going to be, do yourself a favor and just take a few minutes and think about all the men and women who put themselves in harms way and ultimately may have given their lives so that we can enjoy our freedoms.

Summerzcool

scig! — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:43:58 +0000

So yeah, I dig Jimmy Buffett. The guy has a great attitude. Lives in the Keys. Makes a living doing what he loves. He just released a brand new single just in time for the summer. Here’s a snip-it of the lyrics.

You messed up you read the paper
You accidentally watched the news
You inadvertently find yourself in the vicinity of the blues

Bust your ass to get a good life
You make a habit out of overtime
When the big report card comes
Your priorities are way out of line

He gets it. I dig it. Think about what really matters. Hell, everyone knows I love my gadgets, electronics and tech. But over the last few months I have come to realize that there are a lot of better things to prioritize in your life.

Family, health, happiness.

I’ll selfishly add a Mets World Championship.

Just sayin’…

No CARE in Healthcare

scig! — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:25:54 +0000

How crazy is this. I have a few friends that are going through some health issues, much like myself. I have been lucky enough, knock on wood, to not have any issues with my healthcare provider for the needed tests and medication. However, both of my friends had nothing but issues. Denying tests. Holding claims. Just plain awful stuff. How can you ever expect to get better if you can’t even get help from the one place that should help you. Your healthCARE provider. Go figure.

On a side note, I have been lucky to have a great doctor working with me. I can’t say the same for another friend. Where my doctor is looking for every way to help, his doctor is cutting off his pain medication. Yeash.

Long Beach Comic Con is Coming

scig! — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:02:42 +0000

October 2-4, 2009. Comics, games, toys, movies, tv, pop culture and more. Check it out. Even USA Today was all over it… See? My buddy Dustin Nguyen is from Long Beach and he is pretty excited to have a show in his back yard again. Even if he did just move out of Long Beach.

Zombie Swine Flu

scig! — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:44:41 +0000

Need I say more?

Best fake news story this week…

http://bouncewith.me.uk/europe/8027043.htm