Allan Asherman is a name familiar to older generations of comics and SF fans, but remained a relatively little known figure. He died on Friday after a serious fall and his passing should not go unnoticed. Allan was born April 21, 1947, poised to be the first television generation, raised on the live-action children’s fare, […]
I dearly love attending the Baltimore Comic-Con, largely because it has been an annual reunion with former colleagues and old friends. With its attention squarely on comic books, it’s a chance to immerse myself in my first love, seeing what’s new and hearing the buzz. This year will be a little different as I will […]
Two firsts this week, and it makes me very thankful we followed four days of classes with a four-day weekend. After four days to prep, the 2023-24 academic year began on Monday. I find it interesting that more than a few veterans found themselves nervous as we arrived. We’d already had freshmen orientation the previous […]
Every summer has its own character. For most of us, the signature of the season was the oppressive heat. While we were spared in comparison with the West, it was certainly hot enough, thank you. I normally pack a summer with lots and lots of writing and a trip or two. This summer was no […]