More laughs than a stack of comic books, a wild imagination, a college education

I'm about one day off of my proper pace. It's halfway through June now, and I should be halfway through the eighth issue. I'm a page back from that. Don't worry, though, I think I can catch up by then.

Here we introduce Jason, the new regular character in the book. He's going to be taking Charlotte's place at Abby's bookstore. It took a little while to figure out what I wanted the new character to be. Hopefully, he'll blend with the group well. He should work out fine. Well, I'm still on the fence about his name, so that might change before the book sees print.

You'll notice, too, that Tim Russert's books are on display at Abby's bookstore. I just had to do that.

R.I.P. Tim Russert

I don't generally do the death notice thing here on my blog, since I figure there are others who can say things far better than I would. But I'm making an exception for Tim Russert.

I have the television on a lot while I'm working, and I love working to news and politics. And watching the Sunday shows has been a tradition for me for more years than I can remember.

When you watch that much, some of the personalities become friends. They're not, really, I know. But you develop the same kind of feeling towards them. Tim Russert was a huge part of that.

I was never a Meet the Press fan, I was a Tim Russert fan.

As a host and commentator, he elevated the medium. I think he was one of the best interviewers there was. Sometimes, at night, when I'd flip through channels, I'd get stuck on his show because I just couldn't turn it off.

His book, Big Russ and Meis great, and I can't recommend it highly enough. And his history, as a political operative, bureau chief, writer, and all that he was is just inspiring.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed. And I think there's only one way to end this...

Go Bills!