Valentine’s Day is a day many people ponder questions of love. On this Valentine’s Day, I taught my comics and cartooning class at The Arc of the Capital Area. One of the exercises I created for the students was a
Book Review: Celts: A History
David Stands in Front of Paintings and Talks about Books (episode 2): Celts: A History by Peter Berresford Ellis ISBN 978-0-78671-211-3 From the back cover: “A vivid and enlightening representation of a fascinating civilization.” Ellis takes us on a journey
Northlanders by Brian Wood: Comics Review
“The day the Northmen came. They were everything the stories said they were. Fearsome and deadly, physically huge and ruthless. My dreams had come to life.” — Brian Wood, from Part 1– Lindisfarne From the opening pages of Northlanders, Volume
Cat Purr Makes You Healthier, Smarter, and Less Stressed
Make America Purr Again… I’ve met a lot of people who are anxious about the future. Are you one of them? Do you believe you can’t make a difference because you are just one person against the world? It seems
Following Your Dreams: The Secret Happiness
Following your dreams? Yeah, right! Let’s get one thing straight up front. I’m not selling you a workshop on how to find your passion. And I’m not going to exhort you to quit your job and sink your savings into
Reading in Adults and Children is Impacted by Pictures
“And what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversations?” Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Have you ever wondered why adult books don’t have any pictures? We accept this state of affairs, but it