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The Twenty Minute Nap

In high school, I had a friend whose father only slept about 3-4 hours a night because he was constantly working. His secret was to take 20 minute naps throughout the day, to not fall asleep completely, but to close your eyes and rest for only 20 minutes.

I’ve been so busy between work and teaching that towards the end of any given week, I’m just exhausted. If I take a couple of 20 minute naps throughout the day (usually around lunch and right after work between 5 and 6pm), I’ll wake up remarkably refreshed. It works well particularly after an all-nighter.

This survival technique however probably shouldn’t be sustained for long periods of time. After a few months of this, it’s wearing on me.

Free Comic Book Day 2008

What a day! Even though we worked for two more hours (10 hours of sketching!), I think I can safely speak for all the artists in saying that this was the best Free Comic Book Day on record. We had nothing but very sweet and appreciative kids. They were all absolutely wonderful, even after standing in a several hour line just to get in the store.

Here’s one of my favorite sketches of the day: a Boba Fett which was signed by Jeremy Bulloch (the actor who portrayed Boba Fett in the original Star Wars Trilogy). I had to make sure that the sketch was great!

Here are all my photos from the day on Flickr. Check them out! Thanks again to Dean of Krypton Comics for letting us volunteer at his fantastic shop!

Free Comic Book Day This Saturday, May 3rd

It is that time again – Free Comic Book Day is going on this Saturday, May 3rd. I will again be at Krypton Comics in Omaha drawing free sketches along with a host of others, including:

• Jeremy Bulloch (Star Wars’ Boba Fett)
• Gary Friedrich (the creator of Ghost Rider)
• Kathleen Clark (Local Artist)
• Fredd Gorham (Comic & Gaming Artist)
• Rick Hiltbrunner (Colorist for Dark Horse & Image)
• Bruce McCorkindale (Artist, writer and inker)
• Doug McCoy (Local Artist)
• Louis Simpson (Local Artist)
• Star Wars 501st Legion

Important: For everyone who has visited me in the past, Krypton Comics has moved locations and is now next to the Westwood Cinema Theater off of West Center Street. Here’s a Google Map for the new location.

Krypton Comics
2819 S. 125th Ave
Suite 261
Omaha, NE 68144
402-391-4131

Hope to see you all there!

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