So, there's this thing where, when you have a blog, you feel the need to comment on big things that happen in your industry and in your life. And, while I share a lot of things here, I don't share the really personal stuff because, well, it's personal. But, today, two things happened that I can't let go without a couple of words.
First, my grandmother died today. It wasn't unexpected at all, and I'm sure she's at peace and with Grandpa now. Still, I'm going to miss her. My family gets together every Sunday for dinner and clever conversation, and I sat next to her for over thirty years. When I was younger, she used to cut the meat on my plate for me. As we both got older, I learned to cut my own meat but I started to pour her tea for her. It was a little thing, but I think you miss the little things the most.
My friend Dwayne McDuffie died, too. He died yesterday, but I found out today along with everyone else. He was a phenomenal writer and an ever better person. I used to love making him laugh, because I knew if I could do that, I'd said something really funny. And, he was also one of the few people in comics taller than me, which is both a little thing and big thing I suppose. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, my friend Charlotte, and his family and friends.
That's all I've got to say about that. Tomorrow, I'll be back to posting silly pictures and witty comments.