Jocelyn Seizing, A Moment (1 of 5)

Might be a problem here.

ASSUME

Maybe it was the coughing and gurgling sound that got my attention. Maybe it was the way the young man with curly hair was standing over the seated in one in blue. Maybe his outstretched arm out pressed against the other's neck was an indicator that there might be a problem.  Perhaps it was when the seated man’s eyes rolled back. Neah, it was the gurgling that said, “I think there might be a problem.” I don’t want to assume.

We all know what happens when we Assume. It makes an ASS out of U and ME.

Funny thing, I was thinking of Jocelyn as the young curly haired man was strangling the seated one. Image of her face is something I cannot erase. Curly hair, wide eyed.

Gurgling sound. Oh, yeah, I digress. Let's start from the beginning  

Mother's Day Excitement

Earlier this Sunday, I just finished watching the movie Thor. In 3D and in IMAX (If you are comic book fan, you would be pleased) Tried going to the Lancaster comic book shop, but just couldn't. Those days are over. It’s been too long time. Brings back too many memories.

Anyways, found myself in Barnes and Nobles (B&N) looking to kill some time. Couldn't get rid of this feeling. Maybe it was cabin fever, but I needed to do some reading. Couldn't stay home. Had a feeling the Lakers were going to get swept. Can’t explain, but when I get this vibe, I learned just Go. 

Time Finds Us, and Shall Find Us, Unafraid

Sat there for a moment, read some tour guide books. Looked at Boston one. Thought of pledging my frat Sig Eps, catching a game at Fenway Park, walking home past the Citgo Sign and doing the Grape Dance at the Gubernatorial Celebration party. Thought how I got on the "T" and found myself in downtown Boston. I found the Golden Apple and it was like being home again. It where I found the Dr. Fate issue. Its where I read that Captain Marvel Graphic Novel post

Art is Said to Be a Reflection of Society

Sitting at B&N waiting for something to happen, I picked up a few graphic novels. Death of Captain America, Man With No Fear, X-Campus, and a Thor one, too. Just saw the movie. Needed to up my Comic IQ. Time flew by. Must have been there a couple hours catching up on some good reading. I missed comics. Read an origins issue. Read the death issue. Read about battling storm giants and teenage angst issue. Comics are at the forefront of many societal issues: Racism, puberty, disease, and war.

Lessons Learned, Lessons Taught

Learned many important life lesson via comic book experience. Learned how to read, Learned how to draw. Learned how to steal. Learned how to bargain and negotiate. Learned about stories and story telling. Learned of perspective and looking for clues in the little things. Of course, I learned of fighting and why one should fight.  Got a good understanding of religion and mythology, too. Learned the mighty power of people needing heroes in their lives. Learned the importance of being a sidekick. (Not all of us can be Paul or John. Some of us need to be Ringo.)

For influencing a child’s imagination and developing moral and spiritual character, reading the Bible and Torah are fine and well. There are tremendous stories; however, if you ask a six or seven year old boy which would they rather read. A Star Wars story or Kings James Version of the Bible—I’ll let you guess.

Jocelyn liked to read comics, too.

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