Here you'll find some links to other websites I dig. Just click on the icons. I plan on adding to these from time to time, so keep checking back. You'll find all sorts of wackiness and fun. Mebbe just something I think is cool. Mebbe even a bit o' educational stuff, too. Now mind, while I promise not to purposely point you towards anything bad, please remember that I don't actually run any of these websites, so I can't control their content. You should always use caution when skipping merrily about the Internet.
Cutting edge satire and commentary on the funnies section of the newspaper. Join the College of Comix Cardinals in the neverending pursuit of comics excellence (and a swig of virtual Bombay Sapphire)!
Adrian Ramos has created a charming webcomic featuring a little girl and Ship, her imaginary (?) sheep. More than cute.
"Kitty Litter" features a psychotic cat... who builds robots.
A webcomic journal of daily life in New York City.
Another one of my favorites, "Pirate & Alien" (the title explains the premise), showcases an artistic style I've always loved (I dunno what it's called, but seems to be from the late 50's). Anyway, muted color with nice inking, and funny to boot. Arrrgh, Matey!
A website for and by artists of all stripes.
"Candi" follows the adventures of hug-crazy Candi and her fellow college roomates, and a ferret seeking refuge from the squirrel mafia. "Candi" has great comic energy, and is fast becoming one of my favorites.
Vintage imagery and informative articles about the 1939 World's Fair in New York.
One of Leonard's favorite snacks is a Fluffernutter. Learn how to make one at the official website of FLUFF.
"Maritime Noon" is one of the most fascinating, interesting, and eclectic talk / interview / call-in radio programs there is. This one is courtesy of the CBC, and you can download segments like the daily phone-in at their site for free.
My friend Tim creates "Stars On The Ceiling", in which he does a comic a day that reflects what's going on in his daily life, sort of like a journal entry.
A great site that explains the science of rocketry using classic sci-fi imagery.
The non-profit Charles M. Schultz Museum is dedicated to keeping the legacy of Charles M. "Sparky" Schultz alive and well.
The Fedora Lounge is the place to go for advice and information on choosing your own noggin-awning. From Bogart to Indy, if you want a fedora, you should stop by here first.
Lost and found photography from the 20th Century and beyond. Being a photographer, I hate to see old photos tossed in the trash. Time Tales is one way to save them.
A classic Bed & Breakfast in Camden, Maine that is reminicent of the classic old inns of New England. The Camden/Rockport area is beautiful, so if you ever get to go there, this B&B would be a great place to stay.
Start your day with an informative, amazing, and breathtaking view of the Cosmos courtesy of the Astronomy Picture of the Day. Carl Sagan would be pleased.
"Foma are the harmless untruths that get us through our life." FOMA is an exceptionally well-written blog covering a wide range of topics.
Pixipets is a fun strip with a deceptively simple look. It reminds me a bit of the "Happy Tree Friends" cartoon.
"What Birds Know" is a gorgeously rendered long-form webcomic. These type of webcomics are more like graphic novels, a page or two of the story updated once or twice a week. This one is particularly well made.
The Food Network is one of the very few cable television channels that redeems TV from being entirely a cultural wasteland. Their website helps redeem the Internet from being a cultural wasteland as well. Alton Brown's "Good Eats" program alone makes the Food Network worthy of a mention here.
More webcomics than you can shake two sticks at (including "Autumn Lake").
HERO is a story about a perfectly ordinary boy with no memory of the past and no urgency for the future; who one day accepts a most extraordinary offer to travel to distant places and invisible cities. Scroll over the gorgeous artwork to read the text and dialogue.
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Ted Bastien's Bugsport is a webcomic set on the coast of Maine. Friendly, Roswell aliens have been living there since arriving in 1947. When he moves to his grandfather's farm, the protagonist is shocked to find friendly greys (one who's the image of Bing Crosby, in particular!) openly living in Bugsport. One of the biggest treats for the reader, besides Bastien's absolute mastery of line, are the wonderful flying saucers which he's based on Studebaker cars.
A fun podcast from newly transplanted residents of Massachusetts. A weekly hour-long show in which the hosts discuss their events of the week, the saga of being newly-minted parents, oddities of New England life, and more. It's wicked good!
Thorn is about a girl trying to take over the world in 1957. This is a fairly new comic, and utterly charming!
"Boxcar Astronaut" follows the backyard adventures of a pair of kids and their newfound robot. Good old-fashioned webcomickry!
"Boston Behind the Scenes" is an excellent podcast showcasing short vignettes of Boston life. Host Adam Weiss interviews off-beat people with interesting and sometimes unusual occupations, all of which are part and parcel of the fabric of the City of Boston. Each episode is generally under fifteen minutes, but you'll be clamoring for more once you're hooked!
Astroquarian is a music podcast from the UK. Absolutely first class playlists of new world music are presented in each installment. The music on the show has a wonderful Space Age flair to it, along with Jazz, Celtic, African, you name it. If you have varied musical tastes like me, then you won't wanna miss this one!
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World of Webcomickry
Podcastery
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One Small Step is a fun, geeky webcomic from Joe Kandra, which in which a human and his alien friend travel the galaxy in a minivan.
The Webcomic Beacon is designed for webcomic lovers and novice creators. The weekly podcast features advice, interviews, reviews, and fun for webcomickers.
In this anthro/furry take on Bram Stoker's "Dracula," artist Tod Puck Wills is creating a faithfully rendered version of the novel using animals as the characters.
The Autumn Lake Podcast is where I talk about the comic, and other random stuff happening that week.
Le Jazz Affair is a jazz podcast with a tech flair. Host Sal Calfa shares excellent jazz along with tech news twice a week.
Awesome podcastery from the UK. The Simply Syndicated crew make several podcasts on a variety of topics, so you're sure to find something you'll like. "The Definitive Word," "Make It So," and "Movies You Should See" are especially good listening.
Join host Chris Reardon for a fun filled hour thrice weekly with his United Kingdom Talk program. A surefire way to turn that frown upside-down!
Mr. Oblivious is a fun, unusual and quirky comic by Mark Gonyea that depends on visuals rather than dialogue. Be sure to check out the Story Posters, too.