http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com THE PERSONAL IS THE POLITICAL IS THE PERSONAL BLOG OF ONE SUSIE CAGLE Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:25:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've finished the first chapter of a new book of short vignettes recounting my experience with Food Not Bombs -- the good, the bad, the characters, the salt... I'm working on the next two chapters for a Xeric Grant application in September, but for the next few months this space ... http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2009/07/02/nine-gallons-of-comics/ This Old Gray Lady piece on bias against female playwrights presents some interesting facts -- not least of which is this one that touches on a theme I've been batting around since high school. Namely, that girls are huge bitches to other girls. Ms. Sands sent identical scripts to artistic directors ... http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2009/06/25/mean-drama-girls/ I've really been dropping the ball lately on responding to sales requests for minicomics, so I decided to set up a PayPal store situation available to you over there in the sidebar. It's pretty bare bones right now, but expect more cool purchaseable stuff in the near future. Please note, ... http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2009/06/01/a-few-changes/ There are also some preview shots of my (gulp) "book" on Flickr. I've been drawing a lot of baggy pants, unkempt hair and unhappy faces instead of blogging lately. It's easier on the hands. http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2009/03/14/comic-art-therapy/ Because otherwise Dick Blick wouldn't be selling these lifesize wooden manikins now would they? Of course not. Only $555 for the kid, $779 for the lady and $799 for the dude! Hell, what's another $800 when you've got $100K in art school loans, right kids? It'll look so good in the condo! And ... http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2009/02/02/i-guess-this-is-evidence-that-some-artists-are-making-money/ When you're writing a profile of Naomi Klein for the New Yorker, you need to put things in terms your base readership can understand, or at least drop some cultural cues as to why Klein is polished enough for that full-page photo despite her dirty, dirty, plebey politics. "She was wearing ... http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2008/12/15/yes-but-what-are-your-shoes-really-saying-about-you/ Anyone want to help me shoot a depressing documentary on foreclosure, the housing crisis and the collapse of the nouveau riche debt-ridden American dream this coming spring/summer? Some camera/sound help would be nice. C'mon, kids, road trip!! http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2008/12/12/a-modest-proposal-which-hinges-on-these-bargain-basement-gas-prices/ I don't know why everyone is so into the Mighty Boosh when they could be watching Time Trumpet. http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2008/12/04/thats-not-what-the-vikings-want/ No, not actually for kids. Well, maybe. I don't know. It's Tuesday, give me a fucking break. Researchers learned that ants that perform specific tasks are no more efficient than regular ants. "It turns out," said scientist Anna Dornhaus, "that the ones that are specialized on a particular job are not ... http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2008/12/02/harpers-highlights-for-kids/ There was a This American Life marathon on television today, I guess to get everyone in the sappy patriotic mood. Now I don't believe everything Ira touches is gold, but this is... well, just watch it. http://www.thisiswhatconcernsme.com/2008/11/27/next-bitch-in-line/