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After what was quite possibly the most hectic work week I've had in recent memory, I've been luxuriating in the ordinariness of home. There truly is something to that lovely throwaway line in The Napoleon of Notting Hill: When the chord of monotony is stretched most tight, then it breaks with a sound like song. The ordinary, the humdrum, the occasionally redundant...ah, sweet domestic bliss! I could change diapers all day, and you'll still find me sporting the goofiest, tired grin this side of the equator.
I'm just catching up on my family, and my reading, in that order. Should anything awe-inspiring strike me within the quiet of this holiday season, I'll do my best to post it. But till then, I wish you the best of times this holiday season. Peace to one and all!
It seems I only get to peel off blog entries in between jobs. Rather than bore you with "New Adventures in Venue Management and its Attendant Obstacles: an Unfunny Comedy of Errors", let me bore you into reading what is, in my humble estimation, one of the most inventive and delightful long-running series in comics: Fables by Bill Willingham.
While most long-running comic book series are burdened with a particular mythology that could prove indecipherable to new readers, Fables #76, at the conclusion of the almost 75 issue story arc concerning the Adversary, makes it easy for readers of all stripes to discover or rediscover the wit, warmth, humor, inventiveness and depth that have come to characterize this title.
If anything else, Gepetto (yes, that Gepetto, of Pinocchio fame) has an extended digression on the thoughtless use of cellular phones that captures both the spirit of crusty curmudgeons and deposed bloodthirsty despots everywhere.
Did I just say deposed despots? My apologies for the inadvertent spoiler. At any rate, enjoy either exploring or renewing your wonder at Fables.
Photo Credits:
Picture of Fables #76 comes courtesy of The Flight of the White Ravens.
Tomorrow night, I'm inviting the lovely ladies behind Latch Philippines, a non-profit organization that endeavors to take the guesswork out of breastfeeding by offering quality lactation education and peer counseling support. While I, personally, never thought that I would host a live television talk show with a potential unintentional comedy rating such as this worthwhile advocacy, I had such a fun time with Buding Dee the last time that she guested on my show that we had to schedule a return engagement the soonest.
So, for those who insist on having a thoughtful, cheerful good time every Monday nights from 10 to 11 pm, please keep in mind this special episode on the advocacy of Latch Philippines.
Juan on Juan is a live television talk show that seeks to provide the ordinary, but otherwise intelligent and well-meaning individual with an opportunity to offer his or her insights regarding real-life concerns. This show is neither for the influential nor the powerful. Rather, it's for everyJuan. Juan on Juan airs every Monday, from 10 pm to 11 pm on ZOE TV (Sky Channel 5, and UHF Channel 33).
ZOE TV is currently being operated by Studio 26 Productions, with offices at the 22F, Strata 2000 Building, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig.
Photo Credits:
Bookmark comes courtesy of Latch.
While sitting around waiting for my Clark Kent job to start, I normally relax by catching up on my favorite forms of entertainment. In the interest of preserving the, ah, providers from whom I source my entertainment, please allow me to be sufficiently cryptic regarding the origin of my leisure materials. While comic books remain a staple in my Fortress of Solitude, I also enjoy watching television series from the comfort of my MacBook.
If you haven't already, please take the time to check out The Middleman while you still can. While it is difficult to pigeonhole its appeal, those who hold fond memories of hard to categorize, but easy to love cult classics such as The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai should definitely give this quirky, and recently cancelled series a shot.
Another series which people should check out, and which has the additional benefit of being very much "uncancelled", is the "so underrated it's on the verge of being overrated" delight that is Chuck. And yes, I know that the lead character works claims affiliation with a group called the Nerd Herd. I've long accepted the full mantle of nerdhood, and no longer feel the need to hide behind more typically masculine pursuits.
Uh-oh. My Clark Kent job beckons. See you later!
Photo Credits:
Picture of The Middleman comes courtesy of Daemon's TV.
