tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post5942684511890165867..comments2023-11-02T02:36:59.300-07:00Comments on AD NAUSEAM: Christmas, Mike and Looking ForwardUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-49388598126152733592007-12-31T15:03:00.000-08:002007-12-31T15:03:00.000-08:00Matt - ... I haven't had the guts to post anything...Matt - <BR/>... I haven't had the guts to post anything here until just now. Mike and I came up through the ranks together, and while I had only gotten to see him the past few years at conventions, we spent a lot of time sending sketches back and forth, talking about our childhood sooperhero characters and such. When Mike died, all I could think of was my brother, who died in '03, and I never dealt with it the way you have by writing about it. I hope it's been helpful. Thanks for hanging in there, mate. - mh<BR/>http://blackmatte.blogspot.comMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714332492555976480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-41834579008330776722007-12-30T13:19:00.000-08:002007-12-30T13:19:00.000-08:00How lucky that Craig has Todd around to take thing...How lucky that Craig has Todd around to take things out of his mouth. ;Cully Hamnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814244288747022657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-61600299384747987052007-12-30T12:46:00.000-08:002007-12-30T12:46:00.000-08:00Thanks for that Matt. There's nothing more I can a...Thanks for that Matt. There's nothing more I can add, that hasn't already been said. While 2007 has been a wild roller coaster of a ride, here's to 2008 being great, for all of us!Heywood Jablomiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12559128208530940675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-72665349454321054762007-12-29T23:14:00.000-08:002007-12-29T23:14:00.000-08:00as usual, todd took the words out of my mouth (whi...as usual, todd took the words out of my mouth (which often comes in handy)...<BR/><BR/>here's to a better 2008.<BR/><BR/>-ccraig rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418215653882132082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-37386836002043295112007-12-29T14:19:00.000-08:002007-12-29T14:19:00.000-08:00oh, matt...oh, everybody--how absolutely, wonderfu...oh, matt...<BR/>oh, everybody--<BR/><BR/>how absolutely, wonderfully written, matt. how wonderful, too, that so many of your friends here can be so comforting and eloquent in their support.<BR/><BR/>i think its true--and different in each one of us--how we have this built-in protection system that numbs us when just too much sadness comes along. we're emotionally spent and we really aren't able to take anymore and so our emotional side just takes a break, shutting us down, and letting us feel the things we need to feel without overwhelming us (too much) and at our own pace.<BR/><BR/>and in our own peace.<BR/><BR/>2007 was too much. 2008 can only be better. for all of us.<BR/><BR/>peace, matt. and suzanne.<BR/>peace to all of you and thanks for being such good friends to my good friend.toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790040260895274851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-90066712109007017632007-12-29T10:26:00.000-08:002007-12-29T10:26:00.000-08:00I too hope that all of the writing and rememberanc...I too hope that all of the writing and rememberances of Mike are helpful for you Matt, and I know that 2008 will be a better year for your family.<BR/><BR/>BTW, one of my fond memories of Mike was throwing around a Nerf football with him and Randy Green in a field near the old studio, just to get a little fresh air and exercise during all the long hours we spent at Artamus. <BR/><BR/>Walking through this town and watching it change these days always makes me wonder what Mike would've thought about how its changing if he were still here... but as others have said here, we adapt and move on as best we can, and try to hold on tighter to the ones we do still have with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322804316224572600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-5660837150020302222007-12-29T09:16:00.000-08:002007-12-29T09:16:00.000-08:00Thanks for writing that, Matt. I've had many of t...Thanks for writing that, Matt. I've had many of the same thoughts about adapting to this particular loss. I was a little dismayed at how quickly I got back to routine, too. I have to tell you, though, that Christmas-- a holiday I never shared with Mike, come to think of it-- was just a little more empty without him. It was mainly the thought of not having any sort of access to him anymore. I had a couple of quiet cries the last week or so when I saw something that reminded me of Mike, and that's the first time that's happened since the immediate couple of weeks after losing him. I don't know what it is about the holidays that magnifies sadness. Maybe it's that Christmas is supposedly a time for those you love, and somebody I had a lot of love for isn't here anymore.<BR/><BR/>I can't totally flip off 2007, though. I met somebody that's become really important to me. Interestingly, one of the main things that sold me on her was how THERE she was for me when I heard the news about Mikey. I guess that's how life is sometimes: You take a hard hit in the head, and wake up to a pretty face. <BR/><BR/>You can bet I'll be raising a glass to your brother on New Year's, though, and to all his loved ones.<BR/><BR/>And post more stuff! :)Cully Hamnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814244288747022657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-34403543855462301782007-12-29T07:15:00.000-08:002007-12-29T07:15:00.000-08:00Here's to the new year being a much, much better y...Here's to the new year being a much, much better year!Craig Zablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350991808928451673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-83430179662918196192007-12-28T20:05:00.000-08:002007-12-28T20:05:00.000-08:00Here's to 2008! And a wish for a wonderful year f...Here's to 2008! And a wish for a wonderful year for all of us. It couldn't possibly be any worse than 2007.<BR/><BR/>The iPod is a really cool gift. A friend of mine gave my daughter an iPod for Christmas.renecarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059115512035023682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-38095254263254933562007-12-28T10:29:00.000-08:002007-12-28T10:29:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing Matt. I hope getting things ou...Thanks for sharing Matt. I hope getting things out helped you a little bit. It's cold comfort but over time it starts to hurt less and you find yourself just remembering the good things/times more and more.<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year to you and yours.Adam Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297297811499508510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-27481281365139992482007-12-28T07:06:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:06:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing Matt,I agree with what's being ...Thanks for sharing Matt,<BR/><BR/>I agree with what's being said here. Alot of us are certainly thinking about Mike. <BR/>The time will come when thoughts of Mike will be memories of good times, instead of the realisation of the loss.<BR/><BR/>Good bye 2007!!<BR/><BR/>Hello 2008!!<BR/><BR/>Glad you'll be spending the new year with your folks.<BR/><BR/>I wish you and your family the best for the coming year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-53765530142754756042007-12-28T06:01:00.000-08:002007-12-28T06:01:00.000-08:00I hope the coming year brings blessings to you and...I hope the coming year brings blessings to you and your family.<BR/><BR/>And you will get to the point where thinking of Mike will make you smile more often than make you cry. But it's not time for that yet. Hang in there. It does get better.Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05863327737967527942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-35534047068606949602007-12-28T04:30:00.000-08:002007-12-28T04:30:00.000-08:00Yes, good-bye 2007 and please do not call or write...Yes, good-bye 2007 and please do not call or write.<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear you will be visiting your parents for New Year as the flipping of the Calendar can be just as hard as Christmas and I'm glad you guys will be together.<BR/><BR/>Here's to a great 2008.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896853636391031482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-70066772110614235772007-12-27T22:19:00.000-08:002007-12-27T22:19:00.000-08:00Thanks from me too, Matt. I hope writing these pos...Thanks from me too, Matt. I hope writing these posts helps you, it's important to get out what you're thinking. And I understand that strange feeling of guilt over having normal days when you're still impacted by such a big loss. I guess it's just what humans do, adapt to a situation- and our minds try to find ways to make us not dwell on the loss so much that it ruins us. <BR/>I join you in flipping off 2007 as harshly as possible! Welcome 2008! I look forward to maybe seeing more of your work find it's way onto this blog.Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800826559680819547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732808458531819052.post-42409453797529773402007-12-27T22:11:00.000-08:002007-12-27T22:11:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Matt. A lot of b...Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Matt. A lot of blogs in these circles are thinking of Mike this time of year. And your family has earned the best damn 2008 after this 2007.QATimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14155191361322830302noreply@blogger.com