I like this one, even if it is from just last year. Plus, it somehow seems to fit our ongoing discussion about content and advertising on the Web and about changes coming to the GoComics Web site. Probably you think I know a lot more about these changes than I’m telling, but I don’t. I don’t know more than you, although I am a lot more curious, believe me. I will admit to a brief conversation with Aaron Weber, the young man in charge of developing the new site, and he stressed that the changes will be far beyond cosmetic. Whether they are fooling themselves remains to be seen, but I do believe the folks at Universal Uclick are serious about exploring the future of “printed” comics. I am excitedly trepidatious, or trepidatiously excited. Mostly, as I stated yesterday, I will wait and see.
308 responses to “Hossing Around”
Morning. We are in New Orleans for two days. Strolling Bourbon Street last evening, think GR6 would have enjoyed the culture. Wandered the French Quarter, shipped, and then stood in line to eat at Coops. I am off to visit museums while Loon lectures at Tulane.
Debbe, hope the water is a simple ,cheap fix. Having grown up on well water, I know well can be temperamental and costly. So can women.
Still on the road but heading toward home. Last night my tablet developed a significant crack on its screen for no apparent reason – it wasn’t there and then it was. So I guess the next decision will be whether to get it fixed (if damage policy covers it) or replace it. Bah, humbug!
Bourbon Street culture? Oxymoron? 🙂
Been I while since I strolled that particular street, but somehow I doubt it has changed much.
When I lived in Quarter I lived next door to conducter of New Orleans Symphony or something like, across from Little Red School House. Sand can find house, halfway between Bourbon and Royal. There was culture in New Orleans, it just isn’t always apparent but hidden.
Got tired of stepping over and reporting bodies on sidewalks. Lots of drug deaths back then. Found one propped in gate doorway one day, my entrance. That wasn’t incident that moved me out. Garden district was marginally better. Loved New Orleans.
What is Loon lecturing on? Is she Dr. Loon? Dr. Loony Tunes? Russia? Computers? Espionage? Financial investments? Women’s rightd?
Debbe, here’s hoping it is just a bug caught in the pump motor’s contact points….and that the tank refills easily. Good luck! If you need a place to hide, I have an extra room 🙂
Oh, Debbe! Has this ever happened before? I hope Llee is right about a bug in the contacts!
2016 is still shaping up to be worst single year. Brother texted me to call him to talk about Mom. She saw geriatric specialist last week. Lung cancer has totally involved left lung and mets to the bone. She goes into hoe hospice soon and will not be with us much longer. Thank God for friends like you here. Thank you.
I’m so sorry, Mark. As I find myself saying all too often these days, been there, got the t-shirt. My mom’s adenocarcinoma of the left upper lobe was successfully treated with radiation, but she succumbed to other medical problems almost exactly two years later.
I pray that your mom’s final days will be as comfortable for her as possible.
Mark: Thoughts and prayers. Fortunately for most of us, palliative care has progressed lots over recent years.
Peace,
What eMb said, Mark.
On a lighter note, I am going to another Episcopalian church in Tulsa to see a wonderful a capella group the Yale Whippenpoofs. I have wanted to do so since I first heard Bing Crosby sing “we are poor little lambs, who have lost our way, Bah, bsh. bah.”
They are performing at Trinity next Thursday night. Our two biggest Episcopalian churches compete with each other musically. I bet they will have eine and cheese too.
https://youtu.be/wWhejZ7LBOI
Mark, I’m so sorry. Please know that many are wishing and praying for your family.
Mark, you’re included in our prayers.
Mark – this is Galliglo, posting from work…
I am SO sorry. None of us like that kind of news. Prayers for you, your mom and the rest of the family.
When my mom was in the last stages of cancer, I wailed to God in my prayers – why does she have to go through such pain? Afterwards, I realized – she had a lot of issues she needed to face before she left us. I believe she did so, and when the time came, she left with a smile on her face.
We usually never know the “why” – we just have to deal with it. And I know you can…
Trio Settecento is group I heard yesterday. Listened to their CD a German Bouquet driving down to McAlester to buy mums. Absolutely stunning chamber music, my favorites from baroque period.
https://youtu.be/ige75kv2458
Had to drop in….we have water 🙂 a switch had to be replace….a new pump 10 years ago was 1500….and I say Amen
Mark…there is nothing that I can say to ease you losing your mother. Know that I have a lot of respect for you, and you are a true friend here. Sending many a prayer of comfort to your family. I knew something just wasn’t quite right when you have been MIA for a few days.
God’s love and comfort…may He hold you in His arms as you go through this difficult time, Mark.
Love to all……………..
Llee…you just may have me show up someday….after I am employed, the homestead sells, and I have $……
Mark….hang in there, kid!
Debbe- you are welcome anytime 🙂
Jimmy, panel arrived today- THANK YOU!!!!!! And one day maybe you can tell/show us how the renovation is going?
Prayers to all in need here today. —Just realized: That’s all of us, isn’t it? As Doumacan says, God bless the USA, God bless us all. Love, Nancy K.
Thank you all for your prayers and words of comfort. Good timing on my brother’s part in moving mom in with him. She will be much better cared for and in more comfort that way. Been MIA due to moving, like most of you out there, I hate moving. But the change will be good for me. I am continuing to unravel my marriage and hope to end it for good. Time to move on to other people and other places.
Good for you, Mark. That’s what you need to do. I’m just now fully realizing what havoc my personal situation over the past four years wreaked with my social life.
Who knows? If not for that, I might still be “seeing” Bat-Guano Crazy Lady. Well, no, I won’t go so far as to say that. 🙂
Mark – Many hugs for you.
Along the lines of re-establishing some social ties and doing some networking outside of work, I’ve been thinking recently that now would be a good time to get into some type of volunteer work. Lo and behold, last month I got an invitation to join the local chapter of a national civic club. So, ignoring Groucho Marx’s comment about clubs, I joined. The local membership includes a circuit judge and several attorneys; the chairman of the board of the county Economic Development Agency; a bunch of bankers and insurance agents; some businessmen and venture capitalists; and a couple of retired dentists. I suppose a lowly Ghost could do worse than to rub elbows with some of the local power structure.
Before anyone gets too impressed, I’ll point out that they are all urban good ol’ boys (and gals) like me, and that I already knew about two-thirds of them. One of their projects is partnering with a national organization that assists homeless and financially distressed veterans. As you might suppose, I plan to get involved in that as much as possible.
In furthering your social life and contacts outside work you might consider volunteering for escort assistance for needy displaced Southern women. I only mention this because I have never in my life made quite so many embarrassing overtures. I feel like a really bad conductor trying to lead a symphony.
Have given thought to just dropping out in shame and Jimmy seems to enjoy having me around.
Buying truck load of shrubs for yard that are prickly enough on their own. Don’t shoot me down again. You enjoy this, I know.
Mark, Keep believing and He will provide.
GR, Sounds like a worthwhile organization.
I’m still on pawpaw taxi duty but I love it. In a few years they won’t need me.
God bless us every one.
God bless the USA.
That’s “Baa, bsh. baa.” Or was that ‘Hal’ again? Peace,