Fraggle Rock Fashions

No, you're not going to be expected to run around naked all except a hat and scarf or Hawaiian shirt, but there are new clothes coming out soon based around Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock, which you all know I love. Although, I'm not so crazy about Paris Hilton...

I saw this picture online and wanted to share it!

Mule on the Hunt

Back in 2002, photographer/videographer Lin Workman and I were shooting test footage of the Mule on the Street in which we basically had Muley just go up and talk to strangers. The Main Street Arts Festival was happening at the time. The videos were funny, the people took to Muley well, and the photographs were pretty cool.

In one gallery, we met George and Marva Hunt. His style is a mix of Picasso and blues-club décor. This fine art painter is unsurpassed nowadays and you can always find something to love in each of his paintings.

Recently, West Memorials had an art show featuring work by George Hunt where we all met up again and got a 2009 photo of all of us again, taken by DaMarco Randle.

Here are samples of Mr. Hunt's work:

"E.C." Goin'

I have always said that, in a boy's life, if a father is unavailable there are a few other men who he can claim as heroic:

Jesus

His grandfather

Indiana Jones

and Popeye the Sailor Man.

That said, you can always thank one guy who has gone unknown by the world: E.C. Segar. December 8th marks his birthday, so be sure to do what "I yam gonna do" and celebrate with some Popeye cartoons and a can of spinach! "Ik makes ye beeg'n skrong!"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._C._SegarThis is a head sketch of Popeye I did one day as a doodle in my sketchbook. Hope you like it!

Mississippi RiverKEV

This is pretty short notice:

Kevin L. Williams is "assisting" the Mississippi Riverkings' mascot, Riverthing, in the December 7 Holiday Parade in Hernando, MS.

On Saturday, December 12, the same character will be 'assisted' during the night's Riverkings Hockey Game.

Everyone knows how much I hate sports, but they also know how much I love hockey!! It's the best thing going in the world of sports, so if you haven't been to a hockey game yet, you should go.

You might also remember that for several years I drew their mascot clip-art and kids' club comic strips of Riverthing and Sheldon, and Riverthing has always been the crazier of the two--thus my favorite!

For more information about the Riverkings and to see their game schedule, please visit their link by clicking on the Riverthing sketch.

Santa Mule has Breakfast with Santa at the RMH!

You all know that one of our pet charities is the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis, which houses 51 kids and their families. It's a better alternative to living in a hotel while the child is being treated at St. Jude Childrens Hospital for cancer and other debilitating diseases. Feel free to donate to them via their website by clicking on the image to the side. Besides just money and other needs (I should post a list in the forum sometime soon), you can also send them toys (closed boxes, non-gender related toys--no dolls or anything with cloth).

On December 19, from 9 a.m. until Noon, Muley will make an appearance at the RMH to hang out with the kids and have a quick bite to eat with them and Santa. There are always lots of fun things to do (such as ornament and cookie decorating), and folks coming in to sing and participate with the event. It's usually closed to the public, but is a fun-filled event for families.

We always enjoy visiting with the RMH!

"Kim's Story" Page 8 Finale

Story by Janet Wade, Art by Sean Izaakse, and Colors by Kevin Williams.

Thanksgiving with Cookies and Folks

HAPPY BELATED THANKSGIVING
Well, I intended to do this Wednesday night, but as with all things that happen around the holidaze I got all tied up. So, to keep it short, I wanted to share with folks that I think we should be thankful this year because it seems things are going in a better direction in many facets of life for folks. We're still struggling, but we do have our health, talents, friends, family, shelter, food, clothes, work, money...the necessities of life. All of these, most especially friends, are gifts from a higher power above us. So, in my prayers I always thank God for what I have, but Thanksgiving morning I did without asking for anything!

SESAME STREET'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK

If you're like me and a fan of Sesame Street, this is an ideal book to pick up. I wasn't crazy about the front cover because it's like a hodgepodge collage of images, even including Bert and Ernie on it twice; but, the back cover is nice and should have been the front cover.

The interior covers of the book feature Cookie Monster rather than Elmo, which I expected, and I think Cookie was a great choice. I also liked that Cookie looks at the DVD and thinks it's a cookie!

Another thing I like about the book is the history, the making of the show, the characters, the actors, and bios about folks like Jim Henson (Kermit, Ernie), Frank Oz (Cookie, Grover, Bert), and Richard Hunt (Placido Flamingo, Forgetful Jones). I also like seeing the performers handling the puppets in such a nonchalant way--after all, Frank has Bert in a choker hold!

There were other behind the scenes stories and trivia which is neat, with photographs never seen before such as Snuffy in storage, or Carroll Spinney reading a newspaper wearing Big Bird's legs.

I also think it'll be a great opportunity for folks to SEE the first episode because it is included on DVD in the book. Wait'll you see the video about where milk comes from that is in the show--you'll want to slit your wrists!

Out of 100 jelly beans, I give the book 95 jelly beans--of the Jelly Belly variety--because this book is chock full of great images, a dvd, and reading with an SRP of only $40, and you can actually get it less costly online. Be sure to check it out for a low price of $21.60 at Amazon.com.

LOOKING FOR FOLKS I LOST TOUCH WITH
If you're reading this and your name is below, please contact me to let me know how you're doing:

Vernita LeSure from Holly Springs, MS

James Mullis, a best pal of mine from Munford, TN

Vincent or Angela Palazola, Memphis, TN

Next Page of "Kim's Story" Online!

Zeke by Kev

Not the farmhand who becomes the Cowardly Lion in Oz (the movie was never as proper as reading the book). But, from the sci-fi western book West World by Ed Crandell, I've taken his art and created a bit of fan art of one of his characters. Enjoy!

Kim's Story Page 6 Online!!