Issue 189- "Movie Matinee"

Written, pencilled, inked by: Heath P. Lail

Well folks, I had a much better day today, as myself and friend Robin went to check out The Hitcher, starring Sean Bean of LOTR and National Treasure fame. I honestly thought it would be a boring rehash of the Hitchiker story that has been passed down through...how many generations? But it was actually refreshing, and packed an insane amount of action into it's relatively short run-time. Of course, that probably had a good deal to do with the man behind the scenes, Michael Bay. While many call Bay's movies pure action without a soul, I enjoyed this, as well as most of his other works, including Pearl Harbor. All I can say without giving anything away is that this comes with both thumbs up from me. I enjoyed it, and hopefully the next movie I watch (whatever it might be) will be just as entertaining. G'night

Heath

Issue 188- "Written Off, Part 2"

Written, pencilled, inked by: Heath P. Lail

Hey guys and gals. I'm gonna give you two (very) different posts back to back, this one detailing my...interesting night on ASOP last night. This will be a form of cartharsis, allowing me to deal with what happened, as it was rather disturbing emotionally.

Everything seemed to be going well for a Friday night at the 'SOP, but when prompted by a fellow MHT for turning around and looking at a peer, one kid just went into a frenzy. Within 30 seconds, an MAB (Verbal Deescalation/Show of Force) was implemented on him, but that just made him angrier. When it was decided that a takedown maneuever was necessary, it took myself plus 6 others to pin him to the ground and put him in the restraints. In the process, my glasses were slapped off my face and landed on the floor. I picked them up and placed them on a table next to me while we took him into the Quiet room. Before the takedown was initiated, he threw two rather-heavy chairs, loosening the cushion on one of them and flipped a HEAVY table on its side. I tried to talk him down, telling him to make the right choice...he stated that he was, and he didn't care what happened to him. Later on, he told me he was sorry that he hurt me, to which I replied "No, don't be sorry. I'm fine and it was something you needed to get off your chest. Just don't hold all that in the next time." 

He's essentially a good kid who just can't accept criticism. I'll be praying for him tonight, and i hope you will also.

 

 

Issue 187- "Written Off, Part One"

Written, pencilled, inked by: Heath P. Lail

Y'know, most of you had probably written me off as a drunken (or at least lazy) fool who would let the roof fall in on the ol' Cafe. Nope. Just haven't gotten any inspiration in a while.  I want to be candid about a topic that is near and dear to all us puny Earth creatures...love.

I want to be loved. I want someone there at night to hold me, snuggle with me, cry on my shoulder in a sad movie and someone who will love me despite all the nuances that come along with being me. I want someone who challenges me intellectually, morally, religiously and otherwise, though I don't want someone who nags should my opinion not coincide with her "correct" view of the world. I want a lover who gives 110 percent of herself to me when we make love, and who expects no less of me in return. I want to be appreciated for what I do to provide for myself and my lover, and appreciative of my lover when she suprises me with a special gift or an affectionate kiss from out of the blue. Most of all, I want a love that encompasses every aspect of my day, and eclipses all other things when it is Right. I guess it's like the old song goes, "I want a lady in the street but a freak in the bed". LOL.

If you have that special someone to hold tonight, be glad of that. It should never be taken for granted, because you never know when you might be left alone. Cherish the love you share, and always make the most of your time together. It is a special gift that some search their whole lives and never find, so expand your love, your minds and your tolerance through each other, always seeking for ways to enrich the other's life. Be open to try new things, and never disrepect your partner for differing opinions, because everyone is entitled to different views on the same subject--if that were not true or not allowed, imagine how quickly the world would become a bore. Most importantly, TELL THEM YOU LOVE THEM EACH AND EVERY DAY. Nothing is more satisfying than being told you are loved...nothing feels better.

H

 

Issue 186- "I'm sad"

written, pencilled, inked by: Heath

Isn't it funny that just when life seems to get moving along, then something tries to drag you back down into the depths of despair? I lost my Grandmother tonight (on my Dad's side), my last living grandparent (my Papaw (mother's side)passed away three years ago last November at 91). I hope everyone tells their family that you love them each night, and don't forget the most important things in life. G'night...

H