Another one of my favorite writers has left us.  His take on Americana was a great inspiration to me, his writing and style a comfort to read.  John Updike died today at the age of 76.  Rest in peace.

Below is an excerpt from A&P
“In walks these three girls in nothing but bathing suits. I’m in [...]

As faithful viewers of this monstery blog, you all know how much I love toys.  Monster Toys, Classics, New Stuff, 80s toys, 70s!  Action Figures, Cars, etc… I love it!
And now in addition to writing about the adventures of the 133rd, I get to write a column about toys at www.forcesofgeek.com.

So follow the link and [...]

Hey Everyone, we made it!!  Somehow we all got through to 2009… there were times when I had my doubts… but we made it!  Congrats, you didn’t let one ghoul, fiend, or idiot in the whitehouse drag you down…
So now it is a new year, new times, and a time for new things!!  As you [...]