2016 Advent Calendar --- day 24

This online Advent Calendar has been all about injecting positivity into the online world, utilizing things that make me happy.  And on this final day, what is it that makes me happiest?

My boys, who really are the center of my universe.  

2016 Advent Calendar --- day 23

Another collection of classic comic book covers.  This time I chose covers of comic collections.

My favorite superhero story, with the most beautiful superhero art of any comic, by David Mazzucchelli.  And this cover just epitomized the simple beauty of his linework. 

THE classic X-Men story, with a cover from Bill Sienkiewicz.  Come on.

A painted George Perez cover. I love the design of this cover, as well as Perez's sharp linework. Great

Dave McKean's covers for Sandman are breathtaking.  And each of the collections has its own distinct feel.  I went with "The Wake" because I love the metaphorical image the centers it all.  

Scott Morse is one of my all-time favorite comic creators.  Soulwind is his magnum opus.  As with Watchmen, I really loved the design of the covers for the five books of Soulwind--simple but elegant.

2016 Advent Calendar --- day 22

My favorite Christmas special.  Christmas Eve on Sesame Street.  I watch it every year, and it is still as magical as it was when I was only 5 years old.

2016 Advent Calendar --- day 20

Miracle on 34th Street.  Easily my favorite Christmas film of all time.  Grounded in a reality where Santa Claus is real, and is proven so in a legal battle on Christmas Eve in New York City.
It holds a special spot because I love the magic of this story so much.  

-chris  

2016 Advent Calendar --- day 15

This Advent Calendar has been about injecting more fun/happiness/enjoyment into the online world.  So...

The "Criminal" podcast is pretty great.  As it states in the title, host Phoebe Judge shares stories around the theme of crime and criminality, but these are not your typical crime stories.  Episode #15, was a particular highlight, about how one man in an Oakland neighborhood changed where he lived for the better just by placing a 2-ft. stone Buddha on a median in the neighborhood.  It's a pretty amazing story.  You should check it out. 

http://thisiscriminal.com/episode-15-hes-neutral/

-chris