AlabamaPink: 1975 – 2009

I find myself today mourning the death of a young woman that I’ve never met. Had not even heard of until a few short months ago.

Pink was a contributor on a website that I frequent and was known for her quick wit, her eloquent turn of phrase, a personification with True Romance’s Alabama Whitman, and a life-long devotion to Alice In Wonderland. And while I had only read a few of her diatribes, I was saddened to learn of her leukemia diagnosis.

Back in the fall, partly to fill the time between chemotherapy and radiation treatment sessions and partly to use said time to berate fellow contributor Brian Prisco, she proposed a contest of stellar proportions, The Cannonball Read.

The rules were simple: 1 Year – 100 Books

1. A book is more than 200 pages.
2. No graphic novels. Read them anyone, because they will kill the dumb brain cells with awesomesauce, but they don't count for this.
3. Post your thoughts on a blog or on a website, or somewhere where others can read it to prove you've read.

Pink never lost hope. Even when the treatments failed, she never faltered. She is/was an inspiration to everyone she met. And she leaves behind a legacy that she believed fully in.



Amanda “AlabamaPink” Amos died Wednesday, March 25, due to complications from her leukemia. She leaves behind a loving husband, a three-year-old son, and countless admirers.

So to respect Amanda and her friends and family, I’m throwing my hat into the ring, and joining the Cannonball Read. I only stated keeping track of the books I’ve read since the 1st of January. So that’s where I’m starting.

Be looking for book reviews to follow. Probably every Friday until I catch up.

Good night, Sweet Maid. See you on the other side of the Looking Glass.

"In the dark here
I remember your loving hugs
Urging me on.
I can still see you gathered
Such an unlikely family
And I know I can find my way home."
~Amanda “AlabamaPink” Amos

Can't Stop The Serenity 2009 Poster Contest

A month ago, a wave went out across the Cortex:

If you've the talent (and the nerve), design the 2009 CSTS Poster and Tee Shirt

A few creative Browncoats - myself included - took up the call.

Here are 4 ideas I came up with:









We sent the signal out and a few of the brave and bold with their brilliant artistical skillz took up the gauntlet (and their pallets) to create this year’s promotional art.

We know it’s gonna be a challenge - but we need you, the good folk of the ‘Verse, to help us choose which one will become the official artwork for CSTS 2009. You can only vote once and you’ve only got until March 12th to get your voice heard and your vote counted.

So vote and then tell your friends to spread the word and come help us choose the best of the best.

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Voting Closes March 12, 2009 12:59 PM PST

-Jos

"Drawing is putting a line round an idea." ~Henri Matisse