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About Me Premium Member Deviant of Many Talents C. Bradford Gorby48/Male/United States Recent Activity Deviant for 4 Months
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Giving Thanks

Mon Nov 23, 2009, 9:09 PM
November is here , practically gone now , the holiday of Thanksgiving just a few days away .

This Thanksgiving will be a poignant time for me , as a lot of things have occured this month and I can't say that all are ones that might warrant giving thanks for .

I would imagine most of us here have experienced one step forward , two steps back when it comes to their goals or plans - this month gave me a few steps forward but these were overshadowed by a whole lot of steps back ( more akin to falling back down the stairs . )

Due to my day job , the Thanksgiving holiday does not mean getting together with the family and sharing , it means a full day of getting pounded to exhaustion in an attempt to stay ahead of the rush of last minute preparations for all those folks who have the day off to spend with THEIR families . It typically involves staying a bit later at work in order to repair the damage done in order to be at full strength for the following day in order to make the most out of what is essentially " the slowest sales day of the year " . It means hoping one has the energy left by the time its over to pop something in the microwave and eat it before falling asleep . Gee . . . thanks .

Aside from all that , I'm outrageously happy right now . It's beautiful right now in Florida ( though you would not think it listening to the news anchors dreary rhetoric about the weather ), who apparently were too busy staring at the grey clouds to notice the spots of blue and sunbeams spiking through the cloud cover as the sun set . Gorgeous and just the right temperature . I have been reveling in the season at work - decorations are up , christmas trees , garland , lights , delicious aromas wafting from the bakery and the deli as pies , turkeys and other seasonal treats are made fresh for harried customers . Laughing to myself at the booze counter as folks come in to buy their holiday spirits for not just the upcoming holiday but for all the WRONG reasons as well , giving silent thanks for those occasional customers who actually DO have a clue as to what its all about . Working the Liquor Store during the holiday season is a reality check .

Four more days and the Christmas Music begins on the Muzak !! Oh Joy of Joys !!
I love this time of year . . . best time for canned music at work - none of that trendy crap that spews forth like a belching smokestack of angst - just songs and music about hope , inspiration and good will towards men . Well , that and " Santa Baby " !! I could listen to " Santa Baby " 24/7 .

Happy Thanksgiving !!

  • Mood: Joy
  • Listening to: The Simpsons
  • Reading: And Weeping
  • Watching: What channel is this ?
  • Playing: the same old song and dance
  • Eating: Too Much Peanut Butter
  • Drinking: Irish Cream Liqueur , mmmmmm

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I released my first limited edition print , " The Swordsman " in 1979 . My first published work appeared in a small press underground art magazine entitled " Gasp " Comic Art . I began sculpting 25mm miniatures in 1982 . In 1987 I worked as a graphic designer and animator for Post production Services in Cincinnati, Ohio . I started drawing comic books in 1989 . I retired from the commercial art field in 1999 . I have begun illustrating again , June 2009 because I missed letting my imagination run rampant on paper .

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Orlando , Florida
  • Favourite artist: Frank Frazetta
  • Favourite poet or writer: Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • Favourite cartoon character: Popeye
  • Personal Quote: Starving Artists Never Die

Comments


:iconblackmaestro:
Okay, I joined this fursluginer group just to talk to Bud Gravy. Yeah, I feel for you, Brad. It's a bitch. I'd like to help. I need a FEMFORCE cover. Draw one for $, won't you? Draw it any way you like. Only thing I require is that it depict a Femforce member. Howzat?
:iconcbgorby:
Well , Schwartzmeister ; as they say " When It Rains It Pours " ,and the " work for hire " offers are just bouncing off the walls around here right now . All it takes is " the grace of the angels " , putting your name and artwork out there and spending your vacation working rather than sitting by the pool . I'll be in touch with you via our normal " bat channel " !

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:icontangiblealibi:
:la: thank you for the watch ~! :heart: :iconballoonplz:

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:iconcodenamesilentg:
Howdy,

Thanks for the watch and faves, good to see you here :)

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:iconfemfan1:
Welcome to DA! I'm happy to see that you're having fun illustrating again! :typerhappy:

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:iconfemfan1:
Thank you for the :+devwatch:, Brad! It's appreciated!

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:iconlarvoncl:
Found you on my friends page and you looked interesting so I hope you don't mind me watching you :3

Keep up the good work ;)

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:iconkawaiimon:
Thanks for the watch! :)
:iconmhunt:
HI! Glad to see you here ! and thanks for the add!

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:iconcbgorby:
Old dogs hate new tricks - but hey , you might possibly know something that I don't - and apparently you did . I'll see you around I'm sure .

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