Geez..Even when they don’t eff up they eff up. Instead of having just one fake reporter asking questions like Bush did, FEMA goes a few steps further. Very, very sad and just another embarrassing display courtesy of the U.S. government. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
*WHOA *COUGH*…
Greetings from southern California…Where the sky is brownish-gray with ash as the place burns to the ground. Those of us in the cities are far from the flames, but we’re all breathing in air that is even more toxic than it usually is.
The wifey and I walked to the top of our local Trader Joe’s parking garage to watch the blood red sun set this evening. Eerie stuff.
HopE firefighters can get control of all these fires (there are plenty). And I hope folks directly and indirectly affected can make it through this really difficult time.
It will be interesting to see how our federal government and all the moronic talking heads react to these events (bravo to the state of California and local folks for handling things exceptionally well). There’s no way you cannot think about New Orleans and Katrina. Who will get rebuilt first: San Diego or New Orleans? Even with N.O.’s two-year head-start, I’m bettin’ on San Diego.
*HOW ‘BOUT THEM FREAKIN’ RED SOX!!
BOW DOWN!! Man, oh man!! I have to tell ya..I’ve given up on the Sox several times this year and yet they keep on surprising me. They had no business winning that Cleveland series with all the double plays they hit into. I’m loving this team, even though I believe Julio Lugo and Eric “Gag ne with a Spoon” are spies paid off by Yankees GM Brian Cashman.
Colorado’s dangerous. They’re so young, they don’t realize they shouldn’t be winning 21 out of 22 games. But they’ve had 8 days off. Enough to cool them. Sox in six. And then Papelbon will dance.
*MY EVIL TWIN SISTER UP IN SEATTLE..
..is opening up a second T(ea) Gallery!! Tomorrow (Wednesday), 7:30am-3:30pm , 700 5th Ave, the Seattle Municipal Tower in downtown Seattle. So get on down there and pick up some great tea. And say hello. Here’s her website.
*ART SHOW IN LAS VEGAS..
I just got a call from my man Andy Taylor in Las Vegas. He asked me for some art for a comics show he’s putting together for Las Vegas First Fridays on November 2nd. I won’t bew there in person, but you should be. I will be out there for Thanksgiving, though. Mebbe I’ll set up a signing to kick off the Holla-day Season.
*SPX WRAP-UP..
I like SPX because it’s in a town that doesn’t have a whole lot going on (unlike MoCCA and APE), so it always has good attendance, and I find myself hanging out with fellow cartoonists a lot more at this show. There aren’t 37 parties, events, art openings and keg parties like there are in San Francisco and New York City.
I drove down with fellow CWAer Ted Rall. Ted is not only dangerous with a pen and piece of paper, he is dangerous behind the wheel. I went through three diapers.
This was my first time at the Expo in it’s current location: The Marriott in North Bethesda. I like it. It’s bigger. Fancier. And easily accessible by subway. I didn’t make as much $$$ as in the past, but I forgot my freakin’ canvas bags and didn’t have a new book to sell. Oh well. Me and many of my fellow Cartoonist With Attitude members crashed at comics historian and collector Warren Bernard’s house, much like we did this past summer for the AAEC’s 50th anniversary convention in D.C. Good fun.
Also sat on a panel with Zippy the Pinhead creator Bill Griffith, Perry Bible Fellowship and fellow Harvey winner Nicholas Gurewitch, and stunt driver Ted Rall. Nicholas had the book of the show, but the way. His new Dark Horse collection is the cat’s bottom. Also pick up Julia Wertz’s first collection of the Fart Party. You will not be disappointed. Good stuff.
I’m looking forward to going back next year with my–
*TWO NEW BOOKS FOR 2008!!
What?!! Two new books for 2008? Ya damn right. Things ain’t totally figured out yet, but there will be a new K Chronicles collection (#5) out for the 2008 convention season. And coming in June 2008 is the book many have been waiting for: A 500 PAGE K CHRONICLES OMNIBUS COLLECTION!! Featuring every strip contained in the four (mostly out-of-print) K Chronicles collections in a much larger format. With commentary, sketches, foolishness and more!!
*THE NEW KCHRONICLES.COM…
..will be coming very soon. I want to hear your feedback about it . Keep an eye out. It’s going to kick bottom.
*ANOTHER INTERVIEW..DONE THIS PAST SUMMER..
http://freynosowrites.blogspot.com/
*OH, BY THE WAY..
THE ALTERNATIVE PRESS EXPO HAS BEEN MOVED TO NOVEMBER 1ST AND 2ND OF 2008!! I kinda like the idea of a move to the fall, but NOT the day after Halloween. People are gonna be hungover and not wanting to go to something during the day. I say it should be the second week in November. The closer to the Holidays, the better. People will be wanting to shop for presents.
*AND YEAH..THE K CHRONICLES ABOUT THROWING TOMATOES AT CARS..
..is a repeat. I threw tomatoes in San Francisco. Wouldn’t dare throw ’em in L.A. Everybody’s packin’ heat down here.
I’m in an internet cafe somewhere in New York City where there’ a lot of Japanese restaurants. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
*WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE..
I just got an email that I’m nominated for an African American Literary Award Show Open Book Award for Best Comic Strip. Other nominees are Jerry Craft (Mama’s Boyz) and Aaron McGruder (the Boondocks). The award show is tonite in New York City. Wish me luck. If you’re a drag queen living in New York City, feel free to accept the award on my behalf if I win.
Here’s a full list of the categories and nominees.
*WEST HOLLYWOOD BOOK FAIR THIS WEEKEND…
..So git yer ass on over there, ‘kay? It’d be great to see some folks, considerin’ I’m new in town.
It’s Sunday, Sept. 30th, 10am-6pm. 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. (North Hollywood Park) THIS IS A FREE EVENT. I’ll be in the Comix Scene section.
*LETTERS OF THE WEEK…
(RE: Jena, LA K Chronicles)
Keith-
I really like your strip, but wanted to protest your use of
“Jebediah” as a stereotypical racist hick name. It’s just a little too
close to my name for comfort…
Thanks,
J.
(It’s true, I screwed up. It felt contrived as I was writing Jebediah in the comic strip. Hypocritical. Thanks for calling me on it. I’m gonna change it when the strip is reprinted in book form.-kk)
(RE: K Chronicles/Harvey Award Win)
Dear Keef,
Way to go man! I am so happy for you. To think (no pun intended) that a
cartoon with as much life and reality and honesty as yours can be recognized
makes one believe that at least some people really do “get it”!
Sincerely,
Mark Whitley
(RE: Random Kindness)
Keef (if I may take the liberty),
This is the second time I’ve written you a note…how weird is that to
contact a total stranger????….but you freakin’ RULE!!!!! Your stuff
is so incredibly funny and lively and life-affirming. If I had a
million dollars I’d buy everything you’ve ever written, and if I had 2
million I’d give you a grant.
Keep on keepin’ on, man. What you do makes me happy.
May love surround you,
V
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