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I've been following this thread. Not because I'm an admirer of Mr. David's comics writing, but because, twenty-five years ago, he graciously provided me a respectful answer to a question I'd e-mailed him about comics' frequent misrepresentation…"
I've been following this thread. Not because I'm an admirer of Mr. David's comics writing, but because, twenty-five years ago, he graciously provided me a respectful answer to a question I'd e-mailed him about comics' frequent misrepresentation…"
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After Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton was my favourite Bond. (Mr. Connery will always be the James Bond, of course.) After sitting through a showing of The Living Daylights in the officers' wardroom, I was so impressed with Mr. Dalton that License…"
After Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton was my favourite Bond. (Mr. Connery will always be the James Bond, of course.) After sitting through a showing of The Living Daylights in the officers' wardroom, I was so impressed with Mr. Dalton that License…"
"Good to hear that things are going well. She continues to be in our prayers."
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Lask week, before the stroke event, I performed my annual viewing of my favourite Christmas film, Miracle on 34th Street. (The original 1947 20th-Century Fox version, of course; all of th remakes are woefully inferior.) Before I get to the…"
Lask week, before the stroke event, I performed my annual viewing of my favourite Christmas film, Miracle on 34th Street. (The original 1947 20th-Century Fox version, of course; all of th remakes are woefully inferior.) Before I get to the…"
"Wishing you an excellent and healthier 2025."
"Excellent news that she seems to have made a nearly complete recovery! And it's great that your medical coverage is so affordable. This could have been REAL expensive... glad that it was covered! Wishing you and GMB a happy and healthy new year!"
"Glad there are no immediate red flag underlying conditions, though it is frustrating not having a pinpointed cause.
Good luck dealing with things going forward. I've dealt with relatives in recovery (not from anything this severe) and it gets…"
Good luck dealing with things going forward. I've dealt with relatives in recovery (not from anything this severe) and it gets…"
"Good to hear."
"Glad to hear the the good lady is doing well. Hopefully being in familiar surroundings will speed her recovery."
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SITREP on the Good Mrs. Benson:
She's coming home to-day (Sunday, 29 December)!
She's regained full strength in her left arm and leg. She can stand and walk unaided and normally. The injury caused by the stoke is limited to the fine motor skills…"
SITREP on the Good Mrs. Benson:
She's coming home to-day (Sunday, 29 December)!
She's regained full strength in her left arm and leg. She can stand and walk unaided and normally. The injury caused by the stoke is limited to the fine motor skills…"
"I'm so glad it wasn't worse. Best wishes for a smooth recovery.
I love A Christmas Story. TNT's regular Christmas airings made it good comfort food for a stretch of years I was by myself at Christmas time.
I wouldn't count the lump in my throat as…"
I love A Christmas Story. TNT's regular Christmas airings made it good comfort food for a stretch of years I was by myself at Christmas time.
I wouldn't count the lump in my throat as…"
"My best to the Good Mrs. Benson, and thanks that she was attended to swiftly and the prognosis is positive. There's nothing like a Christmas miracle."
"Whoa! Glad the signs are looking positive. Merry Christmas, and God bless us, every one!"
"Best wishes to you and the GMB - especially since she is making a full recovery! Let 2025 be a year of great joy, wonder, and enlightenment to you... and of course, great comics! (But, y'know, watch out for that Kono juice...)"
"I am happy to hear that recovery is going well. I knew some of this history, but you told the story well. Not bad for an emergency backup!"
"Not how you want to start your Christmas holiday. Glad to hear the GMB is doing as well as she is and heading for full recovery.
All the best to both of you!
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All the best to both of you!
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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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