An Apology to Japan, Anime, and Matt Webb

     I am the average American male.  There are certain images out there that fill my soul with swelling patriotism.  Hot dogs.  Barbecues.  Fireworks.  Burgers.  Eagles.  The Star-Spangled Banner.  And most of all, Ronald Reagan riding the velociraptor of freedom while defending our glorious homeland.

This came from the same text-book as Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, and they both totally happened

   
     However, this love of country has also instilled in me a sometimes narrow viewpoint of the world.  I'm definitely no Imperialist, but I like what I like and often think that things from other countries are strange.  Especially Asian countries.  And especially Japan.

Going For The Gold!

     Ladies and Gentlemen the London Olympics are upon us!  To commemorate the occasion we here at the blog have traveled all the way to scenic London, England Montpelier, ID (budget cuts) to cover the festivities!  Due to the last few crazy days of moving from one house to another and traveling from state to state, sleeping on various couches, I've kind of missed a lot.  I'd usually adhered to the belief that the opening ceremonies are boring, so I didn't even attempt to watch.  I should have remembered that these Olympics are in England.  I managed to miss not only the Queen of England and James Bond jumping out of a helicopter, but also my idol singing Hey Jude as the Olympic Cauldron was lit.

How on earth did I miss this?

     But I have seen some good stuff.  Some of my favorites so far have been these stories: