Avengers, Conventions, Weight Loss! (All Spoiler Free)

Lake Charles, LA I’ve been out of the loop for a bit.  I must apologize for that.  After CyPhaCon back in April, I became extremely busy with both work and family life, so I haven’t been able to blog as much as I have wanted to recently.  A few things have passed and a fewContinue reading “Avengers, Conventions, Weight Loss! (All Spoiler Free)”

Too……What?

Lake Charles, LA It’s been a week since I attended CyPhaCon.  That event was as excellent as expected, but something happened to me on my way out of the convention on Saturday evening that I feel must be addressed.  Before I continue I must say that what happened to me on that evening did notContinue reading “Too……What?”

Five Years Strong!

Lake Charles, LA Since 2011, southwest Louisiana has been home to two fan-run pop culture conventions.  Both of these conventions can trace their history back to the now defunct ConDuLac which first appeared in 2009.  That convention lasted for two years and then became two new and wholly different conventions called Bayoucon and CyPhaCon. CyPhaConContinue reading “Five Years Strong!”

CyPhaCon In Less Than Two Weeks!!!!

Lake Charles Civic Center The best anime, gaming and sci-fi convention in southwest Louisiana is less than two weeks away!  CyPhaCon will take place from Friday, April 17th, to Sunday, April 19th, at the Lake Charles Civic Center.  The convention has expanded in both size and attendance every year, and its fifth anniversary is noContinue reading “CyPhaCon In Less Than Two Weeks!!!!”

The Coast With The Most!

Biloxi, MS After missing the last two years, I managed to finally return to one of my favorite conventions, CoastCon, in one of the most beautiful towns on the gulf coast, Biloxi, MS.  I hitched a ride with the gang from CyPhaCon on Friday, March 20.  We arrived in the early afternoon and quickly setContinue reading “The Coast With The Most!”

CoastCon This Weekend!!!

Biloxi, MS I am SUPER excited for this weekend!  I’m heading to Biloxi, MS for the weekend with a couple of friends to enjoy the wonder that is CoastCon!  It’s the oldest fan-run convention in the Gulf South and it’s also one of my favorite conventions to attend.  I haven’t been able to go forContinue reading “CoastCon This Weekend!!!”

Shiny! Celebs That I’ve Met Over The Years (And A Couple Of Funny Encounters)

Fandom I have been fortunate enough to meet quite a few celebrities in my day.  One of my favorite memories from childhood was the chance to meet and take a photo with Benji (yes, the dog) at a local drugstore in the Lake Charles area.  He was the main attraction, but there were a fewContinue reading “Shiny! Celebs That I’ve Met Over The Years (And A Couple Of Funny Encounters)”

Live Long And Prosper…..

The Final Frontier In my life there have been very few celebrity deaths that have affected me in any way.  Sure, many famous people have died whose deaths shocked me, saddened me, or made me reflect on their careers and personal lives.  A couple of deaths deeply saddened me and almost made me cry.  DeForestContinue reading “Live Long And Prosper…..”

Halloween Comic Fest And USS Lafitte Halloween Party

Southwest Louisiana Saturday, October 25th was a rather busy day for myself and, to a lesser degree, my youngest child.  The day started off awkwardly, with me failing to set my alarm the night before and therefore missing out on bringing my wife to work and my kids out for a quiet breakfast.  Nope, myContinue reading “Halloween Comic Fest And USS Lafitte Halloween Party”

Heroes And Villains: A Hit List

Lake Charles, LA Being a geek for the entirety of my life means that I’ve picked up quite a few favorite heroes and villains over the years.  Heck, I’ve even looked at a lot of villains as heroes and a lot of heroes as villains as I’ve gotten older.  For you, fine reader, I offerContinue reading “Heroes And Villains: A Hit List”