Tuesday, September 04, 2007 -- 07:59:53 AM

Starting next week, Alas is going to go into what I call an "off-sides" storyline: mostly unconnected with anything she usually does. I'm starting some new classes and use this style when I want to create a good buffer; I'm also doing it because of the Thomas Dolby show at the end of the month. Hopefully, everything's gonna work out just fine.

Friday, August 31, 2007 -- 08:19:23 AM

When I'm scanning and touching up the strip, I will often put one song on repeat on my iTunes. Sometimes it's Spahn Ranch's "Melting Winged Bird," very often it's Skinny Puppy's "Worlock" (as if you couldn't tell). Last night, for whatever reason, it was Barenaked Ladies' "Call and Answer." Perhaps it has the right tempo for looping in the background, maybe I'm occasionally a sucker for a pop band. BNL does put on a good live show, I'll say that. But now I'm really looking forward to the Thomas Dolby show in September-- need to recenter my musical snobbery.

Friday, August 24, 2007 -- 03:02:28 PM

I had to take a final on Thursday night, and when I got home I had the choice of drawing the strip or eating. I ate. I'll post Friday's strip sometime on Saturday.

Monday, August 20, 2007 -- 08:24:21 AM

I bought a new (old) David Bowie album-- this will affect scripts to come. Also, I've discovered that nothing improves a laptop's operating speed like a total system failure followed by an OS reinstallation. That formerly cranky piece of machinery now sings like an MC. It has moved up in my affections.

Friday, August 17, 2007 -- 08:55:52 AM

Take me out to the ballgame! They have half-smokes and Dominion lager, and that's good enough for me.

Monday, August 13, 2007 -- 08:26:51 AM

So, the strip has resumed. Time management, the people have spoken... myriad influences converged at just the right time to make it possible. Among other things, the heat wave broke just a little bit, so I'm in a good mood.

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 -- 11:01:55 AM

I have no excuses. But there will be a new week's worth of updates starting Monday, Aug 13. This I promise. Reader letters have guilted me into it. Plus, it's too hot to go outside.

Monday, June 11, 2007 -- 11:35:40 AM

I'm still here-- I'm just busy learning CSS and attending classes. Can we hope for a new strip this month? Man, I hope so.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 -- 10:13:38 PM

Instincts to guide us through this barking world? I can stand a little Sparks before going to bed, but not, as it turns out, Radiohead. "Talent is an asset, and little Albert has it."

Sunday, April 08, 2007 -- 09:51:26 PM

Peter Schilling, man, Peter Schilling. Between him and A Flock of Seagulls, I can't keep my brain on the planet. Can ELO be far behind? Voellig schwerelos!

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