Back home after Calgary. Very nice show. Figured out how to solve a problem I was having with the new novel, and in the process discovered a new character who I quite like. Not sure how she'll play out, but she's fun to write, and she's keeping Atticus on his toes.

The Russia/Georgia thing is continuing to get virtual ink. kali921, thoughts?

And then there's the big event this weekend, what Gabo herself calls "the happiest day of the year", Free Comic Book Day. Bride, myself, and the children will be at Gabi's Olympic Cards and Comics from noon until...until rather late, I expect. Dashiell and Elliot are both intending to come in costume. I may post pictures. I may not. I may dare to eat a peach.

Support it! Support you local comic shop (provided, of course, your local comic shop is not a hive of scum and villainy)! Bring small people, also called "kids"!

Myself, Jen, and Matthew will be at Olympic Cards and Comics from noon until at least five in the evening, so if you're anywhere near Lacey (or Olympia, for those easily confused), Washington, come by and get free books and say "hi!"