A couple of weeks ago, TAB completed an exercise (from "Dating for Dummies", no less) that requires one to list ten things one likes about oneself. He then suggested that all of his readers give it a try as well -- and shortly thereafter, Becky (and probably more people; I don't know and/or remember) followed suit. I didn't, however, and furthermore noted that I'd have a hard time coming up with even one item for such a list. It's not that I don't think that there is anything to like about myself, nor is it that there aren't things that I don't like about myself. There probably are. It's just that, unless I'm drunk and rocking out to Billy Idol, I don't think about them a whole lot -- or at least not in a positive context. (more...)

This Mother's Day, Scary-Crayon asks, "What does a child get for a mother who realizes that her life would have been better if the child had never been born?" Find out in "Happy Mother's Day", our latest short story. And for those of you who missed it, here's last year's Mother's Day Crayon Haiku.

Happy Mother's Day, everyone! Ja.

Scary-Crayon marks FREE COMIC BOOK DAY (which is this coming Saturday, May 7) by featuring a special guest star in Dusty Plastic HELL: Hot Flash #40 -- Bizarro of Superman fame! But while fictional characters didn't shop for books while I worked there, I did get a lot of customers that... well, read the comic and see. It's kinda depressing.

Speaking of depressing, thanks to everyone who attempted to say something helpful regarding my last post. No, things haven't gotten any better, but what am I gonna do? The best answer to that question would involve a length of thick rope and a ceiling fan, but I haven't reached that point yet. So don't worry! Ja ne.

I almost broke down crying in the shower this morning. WHY IS THIS MY LIFE???? Make it stop, please. So tired of everything. I don't want to breathe anymore.

It's time to tempt your tummy with the taste of... squash and seafood and pretzels?! YES! Join us over at Scary-Crayon for the unveiling of the Twisted Pretzel Squash Seafood Medley. Seriously, it's delish. Featuring appearances by Super Buu, Venus de Milo, and the holy Robin glass (sent to us by the lovely Mickey Glitter)! (more...)