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Glimpses of Archon 42

Glimpses of Archon 42

Halloween? No, just an active costuming contingent! I enjoyed my return to Archon, a St. Louis-area convention I’d often attended when it was scheduled in the summer (I know: back in ancient days!). In more recent decades, this convention has become a major event for restaurants and hotels near the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL. The one I’m writing about here was held October 12-14, 2018. I enjoyed the costumes–but what I managed to catch in photos are a far cry from their full extent. For a better…

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Green shenanigans

Green shenanigans

The Artdog Image of Interest Today’s Image of Interest has more than a touch o’ the Blarney goin’ on. This photo dates to 2016, When Alan Lawrence, a Utah art director, photographer and web designer combined forces with his wife, baby son Rockwell, and–for this photo–the family dog, to create a memorable St. Patrick’s Day picture (don’t worry about the dog: the green paint is Photoshopped in). It’s actually part of a series of pictures created for Lawrence’s That Dad Blog, his Instagram account, and his Facebook Account. I discovered these…

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A daring, creative choice

A daring, creative choice

The Artdog Image of Interest  The new year has begun, and if you’re like me you’ve begun to think about the year to come. What new initiatives will you take on? What changes will you make? What new insights will you bring from the year just past? I’d like to challenge you to look at things afresh, to rethink some of the areas where you may have settled into unconscious habits. To dare to make divergent, creative choices. Can’t imagine a cooler way to say it–or a more badass attitude to carry into…

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Watch out!

Watch out!

They’ll be haunting the streets tonight! Stay alert when driving, and keep an eye out for their safety, all through the night. It’s a time for creative fun and laughter, but also for keeping all the little ghouls and goblins bright-eyed. Unfortunately, hazards do lurk. Children (and pets) don’t usually think to watch out for them. It’s up to all of us to make sure the little kids stay safe and have fun. Here’s to a happy and healthy Halloween…

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