Chad Gilley

Oh man, if it pours down rain on Halloween as forecast all our co-workers are going to have to eat a lot of candy on the day after.

I would love to live in a house with a big library. like something P. Craig Russell would draw, or Charles Vess. Something Suzanna Clarke, or Patrick Rothfus or even Terry Pratchett would write about.

Thinking about the future, and how we'll get through it. While others are prepping for zombies, I am saying 'please' to Alexa. Robot overlords are more likely.

Signs Referencing Climate Change Along with Web Pages Removed from Acadia National Park The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund.

Signs Referencing Climate Change Along with Web Pages Removed from Acadia National Park

Gentle reminder that in the late '50s, the U.S. government did not censor comics. Comics companies censored themselves.

Not sure why that crossed my mind today but there it is...

We really could use some more rain around here. Maybe if we all plan a picnic, wash our cars, and hang out the laundry to dry we can make it happen.

15K!

I started and help manage the @pressherald.com BlueSky. We are hovering right at the edge of 15,000 followers. If you're not following, maybe you could be one of the five new folks that I need to put us over the top?

What has changed in Portland since the racial justice protests of 2020? Five years after protests sparked calls for change, local activists and officials say some efforts have been stalled, while city leaders say progress has been made.

What has changed in Portland since the racial justice protests of 2020?

IJUST bought a copy of this within the last two weeks at a show because it was in really nice shape and not too pricey. But honestly it has to be right up there for "Uglies-ever comic book cover"

Some scenes from yesterday’s #Pride Parade in Portland, Maine

YouTube video by Chad Gilley Portland, Maine Pride Parade

The Portland #Pride Parade is always a joyous celebration.

More documentation of Portland #nokings

#nokings gives me an excuse to play with my gadgets

Sunday breakfast.

Seconded. Ladybugs. Just got some to deal with aphids on our roses.

I did as well. Next to my poster of a map of MIddle Earth.

Buck Rogers 1929

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

We played this all the way through on our Tandy Sensation 486, sitting on a big old armchair in my living room with my two sons, each on one chair arm collaborating. They were maybe 7 and 4. A cherished memory.

New Wilton store offers thousands of comic books and associated items The family owned B and J Comics opened March 15

Billy Parker's basement would have been one of my "secret spots" for comics shopping. I've been buying stuff from him at shows for years.

I love the the time of year when you can spend the whole day organizing in the attic without freezing or melting.

Portland, Maine today

Gov. Janet Mills blasts President Donald Trump on national TV The Maine governor went on MSNBC's Morning Joe to talk about the state's legal battles with the Trump administration.

Gov. Janet Mills didn’t hold back Monday. “Even a fifth grade civics student” knows the president can’t create laws through social media posts or executive orders, Mills said. “He’s not allowed to do that.”

South Portland to acquire 37 acres adjacent to Hinckley Park The $1.5 million purchase will use money from the city's Open Space Fund, created by voters in 2021, which is designated for purchasing land for conservation or providing open space with public access...

Anything to make more public land available in South Portland is welcome.

We get similar comments on BlueSky whenever we post a sports or food story. I guess people don't see all the OTHER posts.

My main computer is in the shop. While I wait for it, I pulled the old one out of the attic after two years. I had to replace the Twitter, Mastadon, and Post.news links off the bookmarks bar in my browser and replace them with BlueSky and Reddit. Welcome to 2025.

Met some of my former @pressherald.bsky.social colleagues ( @stevecraignh.bsky.social , @tlazarczyk.bsky.social & @chadgilley.bsky.social ) at a big comic book show in NH today! What a blast! Came away with a big haul, including sone special autographs!

My primary home computer is in the shop for repair, so I dug out the one I replaced it with from two years ago. After updating for a day, I had to replace the Post.news, Twitter and Mastadon links in the Chrome bookmarks bar. A small trip back in time.

This is a great book, essential for anyone interested in knowing more about the comics medium. There are lots of used copies out there.