Friday Six: Small Press Webcast, Chewie Cat Collar, Persimmon Cup Kickstarter, Legend of Korra Season Two, HappyLight
[dc]T[/dc]oday on the Friday Six: Ryan Claytor’s Small Press Webcast, a Chewie Cat Collar, Nick Bertozzi’s Persimmon Cup Kickstarter, Legend of Korra Season Two, and HappyLights.
[ ] As I mentioned the other day, I switched to a different email subscription service (dropped the WordPress/Jetpack version, went with Feedburner). If you were a subscriber under the old system, you need to sign up again (or just subscribe via RSS or Facebook if you don’t want emails).
[ ] I watched the first two episodes of the new Legend of Korra season the other night. I’m excited to see where these season goes in terms of story, as it focuses on the ‘spirit world’ side of the Avatar universe. Avatar as in The Last Airbender cartoon, not Unobtainium. Legend of Korra is a sequel to The Last Airbender series, and well worth a watch.
Boom! Season One of Legend of Korra. Image via Amazon.
[ ] Comic pal and Michigan State University comic professor Ryan Claytor is hosting a webcast next Wednesday called Small Press Professionalism for Artists. It starts at 12:30 PM EST. Via the website:
This webcast is aimed at everyone from the generalist artist to intermediate comic-makers. Topics include how to keep your motivation high when working on larger projects and how to get the best bang for your buck when you’re ready to print your masterpiece. Delivered by University Professor and Comics Artist, Ryan Claytor, who boasts a decade of experience in the field of comics.
I don’t think I’ll be able to watch (someone has to shave the chickens), but I highly recommend registering (you get a link after doing so). Ryan knows his stuff when it comes to small press publishing. It will be an hour well spent, trust me.
[ ] Geek Thing of the Week: this Star Wars Chewie Cat Collar.
Because my cat isn’t embarrassed enough already. Image via ThinkGeek.
Our cat Nigel could use a new collar, and this Chewie collar might be The One. Now, if only the bell roared like Chewie instead of jingled. See previously on Ye Old Blog: On Wookiees.
[ ] Speaking of comics, Nick Bertozzi began a Kickstarter campaign for his Persimmon Cup graphic novel. Bertozzi gave the keynote address at last year’s Michigan State University Comics Forum in nearby East Lansing.
[ ] Like plenty of other folks, the change in seasons affects my mood (and the effects are noticeable—see what I did there, grammar hounds?). Last Winter, I got a Verilux HappyLight, and silly name or not, I noticed a difference. I ended up buying a second HappyLight to keep in my cubicle at work.
Oh that Marmaduke! Image via Amazon.
If seasonal affective disorder (SAD) hits you, or you need a pick me up, consider trying a HappyLight. When I use mine, I notice I’m able to kick mid-day fatigue and focus better (it also helps me wake up on dark Winter mornings. You gotta love Winter in Michigan. It makes Summer so much more enjoyable).
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