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"Episode 25: "The Mysterious Comet Tsuifon"
As with the last episode, in this one, the situation which establishes the premise for the rest of the events is actually more interesting and gripping than the actual developments. A comet appears to be…"
As with the last episode, in this one, the situation which establishes the premise for the rest of the events is actually more interesting and gripping than the actual developments. A comet appears to be…"
"Advise to everybody: go to a doctor before you wish you had!
Amen, sir.
I've often puzzled over why people, especially men, are reluctant to make regular visits to a doctor. There's the usual "ostrich head in the sand" argument---that folks avoid…"
Amen, sir.
I've often puzzled over why people, especially men, are reluctant to make regular visits to a doctor. There's the usual "ostrich head in the sand" argument---that folks avoid…"
"Speaking of "age-related issues", sir: see above, heh.
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"I hope you had a chance to see what I originally posted here, CK. I had taken to heart your advice and then waxed on for a paragraph or two about how I had come to take my good health for granted. Unfortunately, while I was catching up on the new…"
"I'm not thirty-five years old, anymore, either. A man of my years is going to be subject to sundries aches, pains, and moments of ill feeling just from age.
It's like the old gag:
When you're young and you wake up sore, you can usually pinpoint a…"
It's like the old gag:
When you're young and you wake up sore, you can usually pinpoint a…"
"When I got married at the age of 41, I almost never went to a doctor. My wife changed that for me. A year or so after we married I had some very mild symptoms. Even though tests were inconclusive I went ahead with a procedure. My appendix was close…"
"I find that as age-related issues merss up this physiological system of mine, or that system ... and so on, I have a difficult time telling my doctors that I never was the sort who'd complain about every little ache or pain, and that family and…"
"Commander Benson said:
The somewhat left-handed consequence of my situation is that, now, I pay more attention to the least little ache or pain, and I wonder, "Is this it? The first symptom?"
One thing the surgeon who performed my gastric cancer…"
The somewhat left-handed consequence of my situation is that, now, I pay more attention to the least little ache or pain, and I wonder, "Is this it? The first symptom?"
One thing the surgeon who performed my gastric cancer…"
"Episode 24: "The Undersea Science Center"
Continuing my association of Ultraman with American television shows that have no connexion, this episode reminded me of an Adventures of Superman episode, "The Golden Vulture". "The Golden Vulture" is a…"
Continuing my association of Ultraman with American television shows that have no connexion, this episode reminded me of an Adventures of Superman episode, "The Golden Vulture". "The Golden Vulture" is a…"
"Episode 23: "My Home is Earth"
As Jeff related, this episode is a high-water mark for the series---powerful, poignant, tragic. It's one of the three episodes of the series I highlighted for their quality in the second part of my Deck Log Entry…"
As Jeff related, this episode is a high-water mark for the series---powerful, poignant, tragic. It's one of the three episodes of the series I highlighted for their quality in the second part of my Deck Log Entry…"
"It'd probably be easier to list the things that Whit Bissell wasn't in.
Mr. Bissell was a woefully undersung actor. Until I saw him in Lawman's "The Threat", his best performance to me was his rôle as "Mr. Bruder" in the season-three episode…"
Mr. Bissell was a woefully undersung actor. Until I saw him in Lawman's "The Threat", his best performance to me was his rôle as "Mr. Bruder" in the season-three episode…"
"Interesting. I've never heard of Lawman, but then, I suspect that there's a lot of shows from that period that I know nothing about.
I watched it when it first aired (ABC, 1958-62); John Russell, as Marshal Dan Troop, is so rivetting I couldn't…"
I watched it when it first aired (ABC, 1958-62); John Russell, as Marshal Dan Troop, is so rivetting I couldn't…"
"Sorry, I've got some catching up to do; some medical sessions have put me behind the 8-ball in my comments here.
Episode 20: "Terror on Route 87"
Another nice, moody episode that departs from the usual formula. I agree, as you and Jeff alluded,…"
Episode 20: "Terror on Route 87"
Another nice, moody episode that departs from the usual formula. I agree, as you and Jeff alluded,…"
"I know several people who have had knee replacements over the years. They are constantly improving the preocess, so in this case being able to wait is a positive."
"Fantastic news! Morden medicine is amazing. I hope all goes well, and you'll be getting measured for that suit soon!"
"I appreciate the advice and well-wishes for my knees. I should emphasize that although knee replacement might eventually be necessary, it won't be in the near term. The PT is the first approach; after that, there would probably be cortisone shots."
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Ah, that makes sense. I've seen some unfinished blog entries from Figs that said in caps at the top, "JUST A DRAFT, MODS, DO NOT APPROVE" or something to that effect. It's an inelegant system, but as far as I can tell. it's the best anyone's come up with so far.
Regardless, I'm glad it wasn't causing frustration or extra work on your end.
Commander, I'm not sure what's going on; I've approved your Archive Deck Log Entry #37 twice now, and it hasn't shown up on the front page either time. I'm going to discuss it with the other mods; I might be doing something wrong. But I'm not sure how, exactly, I can screw up hitting "Approve."
But if you don't see it, and put it up again, I'm going to let one of the other mods approve it, and see if I can learn what, if anything, I'm missing here. Sorry for the delay!
P.S. I'm going to send this on to you as an individual message, too, so you don't miss it, but I've got to "friend" you first.
Commander:
Just bopping around the Board this morning, I ran across a comment you made to Philip Portelli earlier this month:
Sometimes I wonder if anybody ever reads my stuff, so it's always nice when I get a comment or a "like".
Made me feel a teensy bit guilty (not that you intended that). I don't read every word on every thread, but I always read what you have to say in any thread I'm in, and I'm more likely to peek in on a new thread if I see you've posted there. And I always read the Deck Log.
Your comments and articles are consistently well researched, well written, interesting and (when thats your goal) entertaining. Since most of my available Board time is at the office (SHHH, don't tell anybody!) I don't often post unless I have something to say -- which, most of the time, means I have something silly to say -- but I am reading and enjoying.
Oh ... and "color" doesn't have a "u" in it. :)
Darin
Commander,
Actually we should all be thanking you for the research, enjoyment and knowledge you provide!
"Happy I read your stuff", I've gone through your archives! The way you combine Silver Age comics with the events of the time plus your background creates a real learning experience!
Should you ever print your columns in book form, you have one guarantee sale!
Again with much thanks and respect!
Philip
Thank you, Commander. I was thinking about Percy's "origin" story as proof but you're right about what people want to believe. If Marvel puts out a story that states Percy was gay, fine. My point was Stan's intent at the time.
Again informative and timely,
Much thanks,
Philip
Commander,
Over at the "Alan Scott is DC's Gay Hero", there is some discussion on whether Pinky Pinkerton of the Howling Commandos was always meant to be gay, not merely picked by fans as was Element Lad. It seems like there is the assumption that Stan Lee did this deliberately. I am in disagreement of this. If you can, could you please comment on this? Your knowledge is appreciated. Also I mentioned that, in the Silver Age, most of the Justice Society were not established as being married.
These are minor points, to be sure but if you want to add anything, it would be most welcomed.
Respectfully,
Philip Portelli
Hi - not sure if I'm posting this comment for Commander Benson in the write location, but - yes - if you could scan some pages, that would be phenomenal!!! I am very grateful for the tenaciousness and loyalty of this group....
Fond regards, Sandi Charton
Commander, I have always respected your style and manner, and have enjoyed disagreeing with you on any (infrequent) points of contention we have had - so you can certainly believe that I have immensely appreciated your Deck Logs. If you are posting them elsewhere, I will continue to enjoy them.
But it's just time for me to be gone from the Captain Comics board. I receive no replies or conversation from Cap anymore, and my unceremonious dumping as an administrator left a bad taste in my mouth... and the subsequent situation has done nothing to make me feel any better.
If I do not get the opportunity to communicate with you again, let me assure you that you have my greatest respect and admiration, and I wish you and yours the very best.
I remain,
Sincerely,
Eric L. Sofer
The Silver Age Fogey
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