Gobo Gazette

Happy Labor Day! It’s that time again for an extended weekend were one can take a break from labor and get one last barbecue in before it gets cold. That’s what Labor Day is about… right? Well, that’s holidays in general really. Labor Day in the U.S. and Canada is the day celebrating all the workers that have worked hard to make the wonderful things that we sometimes take for granted. It also celebrates the unions that came about to make sure they were treated fairly. Back in the day, there were too many fat cats about. (Actually, I think the cat population hasn’t changed… they just got sneakier at getting to the cream.) So, if you’re a laborer or somebody that busts their butts all year round, raise a glass of your favorite beverage. Cheers!

And speaking of those that need to take a break from labor, it looks like there are five gobos that need a rest. At least when they moved Krak, it was to fulfill a purpose. Our crowned gobo needs to take a step back from Ego Land. Hopefully, the rescue attempt that is happening in the comic will get you back on course to Gobo Land!

It’s the Fourth of July once more. It is time again to celebrate the uniting thirteen colonies against their sovereign across the ocean. As my friend is want to say, “Treason is the Reason for the Season.” Overacting aside, the significance of this day tends to be lost on most people. Today, most of my fellow Americans celebrate the Fourth of July like any other summer day. We gather together for cook outs and barbecues. We tend to eat way too much food and imbibe far too much drink. And the drink of choice is likely to be fermented. Really, the only thing that sets it apart from yet another gastronomical gathering is the fireworks. We just can’t wait until the sun goes down and the sky darkens. In fact, we light firecrackers, sparklers and other explosives just to get us through the day!

In the end, the day is all about having a good time. So grab a hot dog and a glass of lemonade. Or a burger and a brew? Perhaps some aged steak and a glass of wine if you’re fancy. Sit back and get ready for the fireworks. But, unlike Bam here, be mindful of where you are and the high explosives. We want you all to close the evening with family and friends, and not in the emergency room counting your fingers. Or limbs, for that matter. Be safe. And have a happy Fourth of July, everyone!

It’s another Mother’s Day! Have you ever heard the phrase “a brother from another mother”? How about a baby from another lady? No? Me neither. I think the soldier from the Party of Adventurers™ is thinking something like that right now. How do parent’s deal with this? I know I was quite rambunctious when I was young. Quite the handful. I am guessing that they will just stay the course and get the job done. At least that is what I am trying to do. It is not that easy sometimes…

I hope that all of you mothers out there have a wonderful day today. And a special shout out goes to mine. You’ve had to deal with us monsters growing up. Thank you for not shaking us off when we got too clingy.

And for all of you monsters out there. Make sure to do something very nice for your mama, especially if you are still living at home. (Yes, you know who you are – I was one too for a time.) It should not be “another Mother’s Day”, make it something special. Flip the script. Change things up. You know your mom best, so give it your all!