2011 "Wha Happened?"

So I am using Facebook's TimeLine to remind me of 
"wha happened" in the life of T-Hun during the past year.

I had a lot of podcasting going on early in the year with A Part of Him, Radio Askew, and Ska Show (however there hasn't been a whole lot done with APoH recently, while RA and SS have been put on indefinite hiatus). 


I joined and retired from the Beam Me Up Ska-T's.

I started my Marvel figure collection that has quickly grown to more than 40 pieces.

I dated someone though it ended, albeit amicably.

I have been able to join my good friend Will Wilkins on Smodcast Internet Radio on our show NetHeads.

I vistited San Antonio and Chicago on business (only two trips out of the state for work, which I like compared to the 10+ in 2010).

While in a comic shop in Chicago, I was recognized for being on NetHeads.

I started and failed on three different diets.

My stand-up had some great leaps, opening for Dave Ackerman, Ricky Hacking, Pete Lee, and regular open mic nights.

I started and finished Stephen King's Dark Tower series; I cried when Oy died.

I became the father of a beautiful 140 lb Bernese Moutain Dog, Sherman.

My life was completed by seeing Captain America: The First Avenger.

I went to lunch at Este's with Jill, Eric, and Anne (seemingly like a small event, but it was a highlight of 2011).

I was able to be with my nephew at his first Aggie game.

I uncovered a hidden talent for pumkin super hero carving.

My heart was touched when Joe Simon, creator of Captain America, passed away at 98.


I was honored as roast master for my friends bachelor party roast.

Sherman and I started our journey to backcountry surfing extraordinaires.

Marry Christmas?

Yeah, you sure showed those liberals what's up, didn't you?!

Joe Simon Passes at 98

This man has had quite the legacy. He and Jack Kirby came up with the super hero who has impacted my life more than anyone one else, save my father. I hope that we can all look back on his work and realize the love we have for comics is all because of this humble son of an immigrant. 

From Big Shiny Robot!'s interview in 2010:

       Over the years I’ve been told more than once that comics are dying, 

       which led me to say that comics have been“dying” for fifty years. As 

       long as there are people pushing to try new things with the medium, 

       there will be comics.

Thanks Joe, “We shall call you CAPTAIN AMERICA, son! Because, like you—America shall gain the strength and the will to safeguard our shores!” Captain America Comics #1