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Noncontributing

By Mookie | September 17, 2026 | 0 Comments

Isolating when you test positive for Covid-19 is probably the best thing you can do for the health and safety of others, and that is exactly what I’ve done all week. I’ve stayed away from my wife and son in the hopes that I won’t spread the virus to them. It’s the responsible and right … Continue reading “Noncontributing”

Working Through Covid

By Mookie | September 15, 2026 | 0 Comments

At the end of last week I got a little surprise. After an enjoyable DragonCon and a lengthy buddy road-trip together, Garth informed me that he tested positive for Covid-19. I tested like crazy on the day he informed me and the day after that. On the morning after that, I finally tested positive myself. … Continue reading “Working Through Covid”

DragonCon’s Magic Returns

By Mookie | September 10, 2026 | 0 Comments

This past weekend I experienced the magic of DragonCon once again. How this massive convention has not only managed to keep its character but deliver magical moments is a mystery I don’t care to solve. I won’t question a blessing when it comes my way. In case you’re wondering what constitutes a “magic moment” at … Continue reading “DragonCon’s Magic Returns”

Down To DragonCon

By Mookie | September 3, 2026 | 0 Comments

If you’re reading this (and I hope you are) I’ve begun my annual trek down the east coast to DragonCon, where I’ll be exhibiting all weekend and into Monday! I’ve often spoke about the delight that is DragonCon weekend, but it comes with a price. I’m not talking a financial price (though it’s certainly there) … Continue reading “Down To DragonCon”

The Mourning Week

By Mookie | September 1, 2026 | 0 Comments

I decided not to blog about my 30th anniversary of going vegan during the regularly-scheduled break in updates between chapters, since I don’t normally do that while there’s no comic updating. I considered it, but decided against it. I’m glad I did, because everyone was in mourning last week. Last week, over the course of … Continue reading “The Mourning Week”

30 YEARS VEGAN: The Pig Test

By Mookie | August 20, 2026 | 0 Comments

Thirty years ago this month I made the decision to go vegan, so for the entirety of August I’ll be celebrating this thirtieth anniversary by sharing some of the many experiences I’ve had. When asked why I decided to do it, my answer has been consistent: I don’t like the modern mistreatment of animals. But … Continue reading “30 YEARS VEGAN: The Pig Test”

30 YEARS VEGAN: The Joy of Cooking

By Mookie | August 18, 2026 | 0 Comments

Thirty years ago this month I went vegan, so for all of August I’ll be blogging about my experiences having a plant-based lifestyle for the past three decades. Cooking my own meals came slowly to me. It wasn’t something I did when I still lived with my parents, since my mother insisted on being the … Continue reading “30 YEARS VEGAN: The Joy of Cooking”

30 YEARS VEGAN: Screwing Up

By Mookie | August 13, 2026 | 0 Comments

Thirty years ago this month I went vegan. I haven’t eaten anything that comes from an animal, nor have I used animal products, for three decades. Okay, that’s a lie. There have been plenty of times I’ve screwed up. Every so often I’d slip up and eat something I thought would be vegan-friendly, only to … Continue reading “30 YEARS VEGAN: Screwing Up”

30 YEARS VEGAN: Stereotypes and Seasoning

By Mookie | August 11, 2026 | 0 Comments

Thirty years ago, in August of 1996, I gave up eating anything that came from an animal and ceased using products using materials from animals. For this entire month I’ll be celebrating this thirtieth anniversary by blogging about my experiences being vegan for three decades. Today I’ll talk about what the perception of being/going vegetarian … Continue reading “30 YEARS VEGAN: Stereotypes and Seasoning”

30 YEARS VEGAN: Mom Goes All In

By Mookie | August 6, 2026 | 0 Comments

Thirty years ago this month I gave up all meat, dairy, and ceased using all animal products. Throughout August the subjects of my blogs will be related to my thirtieth anniversary of going vegan. The story of my early days of being wholly plant-based can’t be told without recognizing how my mother went all-in on … Continue reading “30 YEARS VEGAN: Mom Goes All In”