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Posts tagged Absurdity of Life
Skelebunnies and My Next Novel
Apr 6th
Has anyone read Skelebunnies? And if so, is it as awesome as it sounds? And if so, how is it possible for anything to be so damn awesome?
And I know that gilgrim is shaking his head as he reads this, no doubt, since Skelebunnies is published by the same good people who published his own Cemeterians, but damnit, I barely pay attention to anything at the best of times.
So, I’m thinking of a novel to write. It has this lost tribe of Egypt who, after the Babylonians invade Jerusalem, take off with the Ark of the Covenant (the first, wooden ark, not the second golden one) to Africa. The tribe eventually interbreeds with the natives and, after a few centuries, the tribe loses track of the Ark, though the story of its escape into Africa remains a part of the tribe’s history. Then, in modern times, a British archeologist who has been searching for the Ark is able (based on the tribe’s story and DNA evidence that suggests they are descended from the Israelites) to track down the wooden ark to a museum in Africa. But after he publishes his find (to international acclaim) the ark disappears. He then embarks on a quest to re-discover the ark, only to realize that an African warlord has stolen the ark and plans to use its power (plus a stock pile of nuclear weaponry) to declare war on the world.
So most of that…except for the stuff about “nuclear weapons” and “declaring war on the world” is all pretty much true…
You know what they say about truth and fiction, right? Well, that’s a best seller ripe for the taking.
Muse — Muscle Museum
Brief Update Whilst I Devour Foodstuffs
Apr 2nd
So today I’m trying an experiment in…let’s call it, pushing the limits of ridiculousness. See, I came into the bookmines at 6 am and I’ll leave at 2. I will then return at 9 pm and stay until 5 am. I will then have to teach at 8:30. At some point in there I have to send off an application for a teaching post, finish another one, grade 18 papers (I’ve already read the rough drafts so maybe it won’t be so bad to do that…) and, I guess, sleep.
One christmas season I worked my normal Mon-Fri 7-3:30 shift at the bookmines while also working as an overnight manager at a toy shop from 10 pm until 7 am. Luckily, both stores were in the same mall. That lasted for just under two months. I did, prior to that, work the same 7-3:30 bookmines and a 6-2 am shift at a movie theatre five nights a week. That went on for about a year. I have this thing about working myself to exhaustion.
Anyway, some changes coming up to the ol’ NR soon. New faces…er, voices…um, text producers may or may not be coming on board. And they won’t exactly be new, really. There is also a rumor about one man’s hatred of all things cottage cheese and ice.
I’ve had six shots of espresso today and I’m about to finish my first soda…see how I’m delirious already. Someone needs to come down to my class tomorrow and video tape that shit, no doubt it will be, as the kids say, comedy gold.
Flogging Molly — Drunken Lullabies
The Problems with the Public Domain
Mar 9th
So I’m, per usual, sitting in a Starbucks trying to work on a short story (and alternately laughing at the comments on this page about Alan Moore being a hypocrite) when this older guy at the table next to me says “How are you doing today?”
OK
For those unfamiliar, when you are sitting in Starbucks staring at a computer with headphones in your ears and someone you don’t know addresses you, and that person isn’t asking to use one of your chairs or plug in something behind you, there is only one thing he has in mind.
The stranger is trying to sell you something.
I Have “Free” Time…Weird
Mar 4th
So last Friday I was informed by my students that spring break was this week. And it’s a good thing to otherwise I would have shown up on campus Monday. The problem, though, is that since I didn’t realize I wouldn’t be teaching this week my bookmines schedule remains the same, and I have a bunch of free hours this morning.
I should be grading these papers sitting here in front of me, but I’m typing this, and then I’ll probably work on a short story, and then I’m going to a used book store to sell/trade in some books left over from the garage sale.
I kinda hate myself right now.
Feb 20th
I think there is a chance of a comic being done sometime today or this weekend. Maybe I’m being blindly optimistic…probably. Anyway, I have a few minutes right now so I thought I’d share a few things…
Instead of a comic….?
Oct 25th
Apologies for not updating the comic yesterday as planned it should be up either Mon or Sun…. put simply, shit is wack, and shit done got out of hand. But so it goes.
But, instead of comic, how about a live appearance, and better yet how about the chance to meet creators less dubious than myself? Such awesome folk as the lovely Tommy Kovac and the infamous Steve Niles? Well, here’s your chance:
For anyone interested the Gilgrim clan will be trucking our way to Bellflower this afternoon for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Metropolis Comics. Come on down and join us and take hold of your chance to meet the amazing Tommy Kovac, and dastardly Steve Niles in person, hang out, buy shit, get autographs and all of that fun stuff ^__^.
10th Anniver-Scary party at Metropolis Comics in Bellflower,Ca.
MAP
Metropolis Comics Bellflower
16509 Bellflower Blvd.
Bellflower,Ca. 90706
(near the corner of Bellflower and Oak)
Saturday Oct 25th 4pm – 7pm
Steve Niles – 30 Days of Night, Criminal Macabre
Aleister Gilgrim – Cemeterians
Tommy Kovac – Wonderland, Autumn
I love you all,
–Aleister
Project Pitchfork – Chaka Red
I miss Goliath still…
Aug 18th
Greetings faithful Normalinauts,
Gilgrim here… and sadly I have to admit that we have been really, really, really bad about updating the site as of late. I see that Kilian has made a public apology, but honestly aside from his insane devotion to the on-all-accounts-inferior-Liverpool-football-club, he has little to apologize for. I am sad to say that the majority of the blame lies firmly on my own shoulders.
While I can (and actually will) shift my personal blame to that of my day job, it’s still been up to me to at least keep in better contact and make sure that I tell everyone what’s going on. Right now, I am once again separated from Goliath and have been for a painful amount of time. This painful separation doesn’t seem to have any immediate end in sight, which only makes the sitation even more painful. I’m trying my damndest to get this thing resolved and fast, however, there are a lot of flaming, shit-smeared hoops to jump through yet until proper resolution becomes a reality.
Not to be too cryptic, but my additions to our beloved digital home are monitored by certain overlords, so I will not give out details, but let us say that things have been put into motion. I’m not going to talk directly about my exact situation here, frankly it’s unprofessional and inappropriate, no matter how classless the “other side” may be. But, perhaps when things are settled, and the dust has cleared to reveal a world in proper working order, I will be able to wow you with the heebie-jeebie-inducing tales of intrigue, lies and assorted retaliations (and other related wholesome and infantile goings-ons). Let us hope that that day is not too far off.
In the meantime, I offer you this, my peace offering, which should hopefully help to illustrate exactly why I’m currently on pause as far as contributions go…
With a heavy, guilty (for neglecting all you wonderful Normalinauts)-heart,
–Aleister
Demon Hunter – Disbelief
I’m waiting for the next piece of bad news.
Jun 23rd
Today started out well enough. I’m only working through Thursday this week as Friday starts a 10 day vacation, so I was in reasonably good spirits this morning until…
I heard on the radio that George Carlin had died.
For a long time I’ve considered Carlin a hero of sorts. I’ve never had a real big desire to be a stand-up comedian. But George Carlin was one of those few performers who could accurately be described as a “wordsmith,” and as a person who also fancies himself pretty handy with the…what do you call it when you make with the words in a certain order, sentences…I’ve always greatly admired his skill with language.
Back at work…
Jun 20th
Contrary to popular belief, I only drank two beers yesterday…the aforementioned 9 AM beer, and then one at dinner (nothing goes so well with a BRC from Miguel’s!).
I am back at work today, having safely navigated the Southern California highways and biways in a rented Nissan Altima that starts up at the push of a button…fancy!
Thanks to everyone for the words of well wishing.
It’s 9 AM and I’m Drinking Beer
Jun 19th
Why, you ask dear normalinauts, am I about to finish my first Stella at just after 9 AM this thursday morn? Shouldn’t I be at work?
Yes, I should.
But something happened while I was in transit to said place of employ.
That something was, for lack of a better term, a “collision” between my 98 Honda Civic and a tractor trailer.
…and so it rises once more… from the GRAVE!
Jun 11th
Quick note to all faithful Normalinauts – which sounds somewhat cliche from anyone who’s spent a decent amount of time on something like LJ, but it is true, I am still alive! Yep, breathing in and out and everything. I must sincerely apologize for my recent and unplanned absence from the world of very faithful NR.
What you missed (from my side anyway) while I was gone:
-Salem had his first trip to the ER = parents were panicked, fevers were high and hatred for the medical system ensued. Salem is fine of course, the fever ended quite abruptly with minimal testing and trouble.
-Ran into trouble with the publisher for my half decade long GN project, a contract was terminated, the book was finished, and then the details of the termination of the contract were finalized, all in that order. The book, now done, and apparently contains no real ability to cause ocular trauma, is now looking for a new home. The people I have on my side seem exceedingly capable, so hopefully before too long, a home shall be found. The completion of this book has damn near killed me, on and off for the last 5 yrs… now it is slain, like the dragon it is!
-APril, Salem, Wednesday and I have moved yet again, from one part of the city we just moved into to from F-town to another, nicer part of the new city we recently moved to. The “move” is still ongoing and must be completed on Friday, but this biggest parts are done and much heartfelt thanks are in order for Manatol and John Paul for their assistance.
-Day job (vid-games) has been party to some rather dramatic and unforeseen changes, a lot of which seem to be painfully positive. We also had our first company outing in almost a yr… we went bowling, I took home top score. Booya bitches.
-Trying still to figure out attendance for SDCC this yr, especially in terms of a place to stay. Since the new trade collection (as in a graphic novel formatted release) of The Cemeterians is coming out at the end of this month from SLG, I really should get off me arse and attend properly… we’re sorting out the particulars still.
…and that’s the most i can remember off the top of my head. As most of these things are now done, over-with and have run their courses whatever they were, I am hoping to return to NR this week, properly, with artwork and a webcomic. Sorry again for the delay – I miss and love you all.
Cheers,
–Aleister
AFi – December
PS
New Venture Bros makes me very happy to have on the air…
The Sun is…what’s better then awesomely outrageous?
May 2nd
You know The Sun, right? The British “paper” that’s a mishmash of news, sports, soft-core porn and just plain weird ass shit. Today, I read this story, about a man, wearing a blood stained night gown and slippers, who walked into a kebab shop, informed the workers that he killed someone, and then sat in the eatery with his head in his hands until the police arrived. But wait! It gets better. The man, it turns out, is Anthony Morley, the first winner of Mr Gay UK. Hold on…we’re not done yet. When the police go into the Morley’s apartment, they find that he had cut a chunk of leg “meat” off of the victim, and
They found flesh on the kitchen worktop. Tests proved it was human. A police source said: “It appears it was being prepared for cooking.”
Disturbingly well done Sun. Well done, indeed.
Apparently, NAMBLA is fine in other countries
Apr 21st
A very disturbing, NAMBLA styled vid… all I can say is OMGWTF? O_O
Don’t blame me, if you’re disturbed… I’m just passing on the strangeness. /sigh only on the net would we find something like this…
–Aleister
VNV Nation – Fearless