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Grumpy Bird Reviews: Black Panther v6 #01

This was perhaps the comic I was most looking forward to while also being the most apprehensive about. It certainly comes from a renowned group of creators even if it sports an untested comics writer. But it also features a classic character that somehow seems to be difficult to get “right”. I came in wanting… More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Black Panther v6 #01

Book Sightings in the Wild!

Throughout March I held a Goodreads Giveaway and was pretty stunned at the amount who entered. Still, there were only 25 copies to give away and last week I strolled into the local post office with an armful of packages. This isn’t the first time I’ve made that walk and each time I enter the… More Book Sightings in the Wild!

Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e08 Guilty as Sin

Have you ever seen Silverado? It is a western starring Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner and (relevant point) Scott Glenn. I didn’t see it until college. But ever since then whenever Scott Glenn appears in anything I am a little bit happier. That goes with his appearances in season one of Daredevil. And this… More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e08 Guilty as Sin

Ambassador to Comics

The Mrs., the munchkin and I spent the day floating around the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. I could probably write a whole separate post about our hijinks, but I want to focus on the last adventure before heading home. We stopped off at one of the largest bookstores that also has an expansive English section.… More Ambassador to Comics

Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e07 Semper Fidelis

The cherry blossoms are starting to fall off the trees and the new school year is starting. sounds like a perfect time to start continuing season 2 of Daredevil. Huzzah? Daredevil s02e07 Semper Fidelis director: Ken Girotti writer: Luke Kalteux Quick Review: This is the middle episode of this season. And as much as I… More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e07 Semper Fidelis

Sequel Preview: A Demetrius Chapter

I’ve been working on a sequel to Deadly Troubadours. Curious? Of course you are. Or at least I hope you are. Here is a little bit of a taste: It was the first few creeping rays of sunshine that woke Demetrius from his slumber. His head felt foggy and full of cotton. Opening his eyes… More Sequel Preview: A Demetrius Chapter

Living Japan Ep. 51

After a long holiday my friends and I were able to reunite in our studio for another Living Japan episode. The talk is sonewhat sprawling as we go from listener questions to an increase of “halfs” in Japan and end up on bureaucracy. Evetytime I am able to get in the studio with Edgar and… More Living Japan Ep. 51

Grumpy Bird Reviews: Diaspora – Manny Marx

I’m trying something new and reviewing music. Partly because I am a big fan of music, sounds simplistic but very true. Mostly because I am a great admirer of the artist Manny Marx and as he is a fellow independent I want to help shine a light however I can.   Album: Diaspora Artist: Manny Marx… More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Diaspora – Manny Marx

Start of the Financial Year

The past few weeks have been full of graduations and Facebook postings of people off to start new jobs. Something about that just makes me feel a little down. Not for myself. I’m actual doing pretty well. I feel sorry for those starting jobs.  Yes, I know. I’m a schmuck. But those fresh faces going… More Start of the Financial Year

Sakura

Here in Tokyo the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom. More so than any other year it is making me think about the future. What comes next? Maybe it is because this is the first time seeing the cherry blossoms since having a child. Maybe it is because every year just seems to move by… More Sakura