It’s a little strange to think that I’ve spent nearly every Saturday of the last year at the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Store. I’ve been there for workshops about comic books and stories of mischief and mayhem, for art walks and trick or treating and a variety show. I’ve met some great kids and made new friends with interesting grownups.

On Saturday, December 2nd we’re having our one-year anniversary party. I’m a little hesitant to tell you about this because last year at the grand opening I was so busy I didn’t have any time to see anything that was happening in the back room. I’ll be there again this year, and I’d really like it if y’all would give me a break.

Because we’ve got a lot of things going on. Sherman Alexie will be around to announce the winner of the Three Elements writing contest. Sean Nelson and Nate Lashes will sing some songs, and Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head will be making another appearance. Ellen Forney will draw cartoons and Deb Caletti and Ryan Boudinot will read for us.

And donuts. There’ll be donuts.

Come and visit us between 12 and 5 on Saturday. And say hello–I’ll be that redhead behind the counter.