I’m visiting my parents in Knoxville for the weekend. The last two days were spent attending a wedding and reception for some family friends. Late nights, coupled with colder weather than I’m used to, and dust allergies have all come together to make me feel less than my optimal self.
Book sales have been progressing, but I’m still 16 books shy of wearing my beard to India. Don’t miss out on the special sale that lasts until December 1st! Trust me, this is the best deal I can offer!
While at home, I rummaged through a lot of my personal belongings, including my comics:
I found a Spanish copy of The Punisher in my collection, which I vaguely remember getting from a high school friend.
I also found an original art piece by Don Rosa signed to me. I’m a big Uncle Scrooge fan, and Don happily obliged me by drawing this gorgeous piece. I remember meeting Rosa at a signing in Knoxville – if I recall correctly, it was at the JC Penny’s in West Town Mall in the early 90′s.
In 1993, I met Dave Sim at Dragon Con. He drew in my Cerebus “phone book”, and what I remember most about our meeting was that he took time out to look at my work and give me some good feedback.
I also came across some of my older pieces of art, featuring Maximus and his friends, drawn from the early to mid-90′s.
I also found my Colecovision, which (surprisingly) still works.
And here are a few of the carts I bought during the Colecovision’s heyday.
Each item brought back a flood of memories of a time and place long ago.
-Krishna
