Comic Book Update from late 4-26-14

Shalom, bibliophiles! This video was shot 4 weeks ago, but, due to video software problems, health problems, and teaching, I could not figure out how to post this vlog entry. I am hoping that I've figured out, at least, the software issues. So, let's see which comic book I scored:

Well, that was, sort of, okay. I'm sorry for my sad demeanor, but I'm having a rough go of it, personally. If all goes well, this should be the start of a run of both backlogged vlog entries (from the previous few months) and brand new entries. 

Thanks for tuning in, and please stop by again. 

Cheers,

LBF (Lisa's Bad Friend, aka Noah B. Uddy, among other names)

Update from 4-29-14

Shalom, bibliophiles! 

Alas, I've not posted a vlog entry or other material for a long time; the past few months have not been good. Besides helping a sick family member from Christmas into February, I became very ill, again, from my disease. Around the end of March, however, I started feeling a bit better, but I've faced two problems: 1) I'm very busy with teaching responsibilities for my spring courses, and 2) I'm having difficulty figuring out the update of my video software (iMovie). I really loved the older version of iMovie, but this new update has me completely confused and frustrated. At first, I was unable to shoot video for vlog entries, and, now, while I figured out that problem, I cannot edit the video I shoot, which is a big problem. 

Therefore, today, I am only posting two pictures. 

That is the front and back cover of Spartacus, a single issue comic book, from 1960. We see photographs of Kirk Douglas from the movie, I believe. The interior, however, is not material from the film, but typical four-color comic book stuff, done by the late John Buscema. Comic book readers will likely know the work of Buscema, from his "sword and sandal" Conan the Barbarian to Avengers and the Silver Surfer. The comic does not appear to have been properly stored, but it's in pretty good condition, still. I bagged and boarded the comic book, and it will go into my collection of Dell Comic Books, a small part of my collection, which includes issue #3 of Mission Impossible. 

Well, that is all for now. I'm hoping, if I get some free time later this week, to spend a few hours monkeying around with iMovie and hope to learn how to edit materials, so I can post vlog entries (as I do have a dozen or so shot). Thanks for stopping by, and please stop by again. 

Cheers,

LBF (Lisa's Bad Friend, aka Noah B. Uddy, among other names)

Belated Graphic Novel Scores Update, 1-24-14

Shalom, bibliophiles! Alas, the best laid plans, in my world, always fall apart, so it's taking me far longer to shoot and post vlog entries. Life remains chaotic. All of that aside, let us see what I scored:

Cool! 

Thanks for stopping by, and please stop by again because I hope to post another vlog entry before the end of the week. 

Cheers,

LBF (Lisa's Bad Friend, aka Noah B. Uddy, among other names)

Comic Book Update 1-19-14

Shalom, bibliophiles! Well, it's been weeks since my last vlog entry, and I apologize; however, the chaos of life has, once again, taken hold of things. Any way, let's see which comic books arrived:

Wow, that is a neat bunch of comic books! Tonight, I am, actually, going to start reading the Wolverine stuff, so, later this week, I can pass them along to my nephew. 

Thanks for tuning in, and please stop by again. I sure hope that I can post another vlog entry over the next few days; it's been a tough few weeks around here (I'm not even working, sadly), but I will try to set aside an hour or two to do a vlog. 

Cheers,

LBF (Lisa's Bad Friend, aka Noah B. Uddy, among other names)

Comic Book Update 12-27-13

Shalom, bibliophiles! As promised, even with my illness and other problems, I'm trying to vlog a bit. It's hard for me to be happy or stay focused, but I hope the vlogging gives me a bit of an escape, for a few minutes, and brings news, to family and friends, of my growing book and comic book collection. Let's see what goodies I scored:

That was an eclectic set of comic books and books, eh? I'm going to rebag most, after I start reading them. I'm having trouble reading, lately, because the stress (and skin condition) doesn't allow me the ability to sit still for long periods, sadly. 

Any way, I'm grateful that you stopped by and watched this vlog entry, and I hope that you will stop by again soon. 

Cheers,

LBF (Lisa's Bad Friend, aka Noah B. Uddy, among other names)

Christmas Comic "Book" Update, 2013

Shalom, bibliophiles. Lately, my life has been downright terrible, sadly. Beyond my own health problems, which have kept me from vlogging (and working), I have family problems. As a result, I've had to limit my vlogging time. 

Tonight, alone, on Christmas, I decided to open two packages of books that arrived months ago, so let's see what I scored:

Wow, those were awesome! I just hope my health improves and family matters simmer down (and folks heal), so I can have the time to read. Of late, I've not been reading anything (although I did start reading some Gambit and X-Men, I put those down because I'm just too darn sad). 

Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you stop by soon. Maybe, with all these crises, and no work, I'll try to spend an hour (every other day) working on the vlog, as a means of escape from things, so let's see if I can get y'all a few more vlog entries before the New Year. 

Cheers,

LBF (Lisa's Bad Friend, aka Noah B. Uddy, among other names)

Book Update from 11-8-13

Shalom, bibliophiles! Yes, I'm "back." Well, I've not been "gone," but I've been sick and unable to spend time shooting and posting vlog entries. Yes, my skin disease became bad and the medication I chose to take made me drowsy and depressed (I, actually, blacked out a few times and fell down, sadly); I never did go to the doctor, either (no money and no health insurance, sigh). Moreover, during the past few weeks, I've also had to try to grade my university students' term papers and, then, final exams, and that added to my problems (probably stressed me out). 

Any way, here's a vlog entry about books I scored back on November 8, 2013: 

That was a nice score! Thanks for stopping by and watching, and please do stop by again, soon, because I'm hoping to post more vlog entries (not sure, folks don't want to see my face, with its scars, but maybe I'll post old entries not yet posted or maybe I'll cover my face when I shoot new vlogs). 

Cheers, 

LBF (Lisa's Bad Friend, aka Noah B. Uddy), who has been living an antisocial existence, in the Uddy Cave, for the past month:-(