Monday morning a true imaginary, creator and all around amazing man passed away. Comic book legend and icon, Stan Lee. Born Stanley Martin Lieber. He later changed his name while writing to Stan Lee in 1941 which he would later adopt as his legal name. He created an array of superheros that have become so icon in not only the comic-book industry but later in TV, movies and pop-culture. Ranging from Spider-Man to Black Panther to the X-Men, he made the possible into impossible. He took ever day people with every day lives and gave them a twist. So despite having extraordinary powers, they still lead daily lives facing familiar challenges which the readers could relate to. I've had the privilege of knowing him on a more personal level. I wouldn't say I was a best friend or a family friend but an acquaintance who had to be reminded of who I was each time we met. I got to spend time at both his offices and home, sitting on couches and chatting away. Shared some stories, play with his dog and offered hot dogs each time I would visit from his late wife Joan. Each visit to any location was like spending time with grandpa and listening of their years of experience. But no matter what, each time I saw him he would always extend his hand for a shake and have a smile on his face. He always greeted everyone the same ... I tell people he is the biggest fan of his fans. Good night Stan ... and EXCELSIOR!
I have been so busy lately, I've been eating out a lot. Not because it's convenient but because I haven't had a chance to get food. But fast food ... it is too convenient and so yummy but I know its also so bad for you. But how bad could it be to be honest? Price wise it feels like a very fair deal especially with specials and coupons. Ingredients ... I would use the same ones if I had the means to make them. So why are they so bad? I think if you sit in a car or desk all day and just eat eat eat, you will get unhealthy no matter what. Eat all the salads but do nothing ... same result. I think certain foods just get a bad wrap because of loss-of-self control.
At the movies:The Potter world returns with Fantastic Beast: The Crimes of Grindelwald taking top honors this weekend with a hefty 62 million and very close to target. Word-of-mouth is good on this sequel and should have some solid legs. Slight drop down to #2 is "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" with another 38.2 mil and now past 100 mil cume domestic. Still a solid movie and should reach 200 when it is done. Holding on to #3 on charts is "Bohemian Rhapsody" with 15.7 mil and also over the 100 mil threshold. New at #4 is Instant Family with 14.7 mil and below expectations. Rounding off the top 5 is Widows with 12.3 mil and right on estimations.
Quote of the week:
"Sooner or later, if man is ever to be worthy of his destiny, we must fill our hearts with tolerance." - Stan Lee
Facts & Tips:During World War II, the U.S. military designed a grenade to b the size and weight of a baseball, since "any young American man should be able to properly throw it."
"Are you 'Tony ... Stank'?" - Stan Lee as FedEx Driver in "Captain America: Civil War."
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